75th anniversary

At WMAQ’s 75th anniversary, we take a look back at the station’s coverage of one of America’s most transformative athletes.

As WMAQ celebrates its 75th anniversary, here’s a look back at the station’s coverage of the Chicago Bulls’ first “three-peat” of the 1990s, when the club won the NBA Finals three straight seasons from 1991 to 1993.

Throughout the month of October, WMAQ-TV will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and viewers will be treated to a trip down memory lane as the network will look back at the historic moments that helped shape the City of Chicago and detail how WMAQ’s legendary team members covered these pivotal, life-changing stories.

Take a trip down memory lane as we revisit the ecstatic fans, the famous Super Bowl Shuffle victory dance, and the joyous moments that marked an unforgettable era.

For WMAQ’s 75th anniversary, we take a look back into the rich history of two cornerstones of our station’s coverage in investigative and consumer reporting.

In honor of WMAQ-TV’s 75th anniversary, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable Chicago-area stories in news, weather, politics, sports and beyond.

Over the course of NBC Chicago’s 75-year history, the station has been there to cover many of the city’s most significant severe weather events. Brant Miller and Andy Avalos take a look back at the coverage.

With NBC Chicago celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, we take a look back at how Carol Marin and Mary Ann Ahern shaped the city’s political coverage.

As NBC Chicago celebrates its 75th year on the air, here’s a look back at the many firsts the station has covered over the years.

As NBC 5 marks our 75th anniversary, our commitment to bringing you today’s top stories, weather and sports is stronger than ever. He’s a look back at the mission that started decades ago with plenty of pioneering along the way.

In honor of WMAQ-TV’s 75th anniversary, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable Chicago-area stories in news, weather, politics, sports and beyond.

An epic cake kicked off Chicago’s birthday party at City Hall to celebrate 150 years.

In 1983 Harold Washington was elected to become Chicago’s 51st mayor, the city’s first Black mayor in its history. This is a portion of Washington’s victory speech.