NBC Chicago Originals

In an interview with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, she provides insight as to why Chicago’s south suburbs are facing a record-high property tax increase.

Olympic sailor Maggie Shea is ready to return to her second Olympics with her partner. What would be better than a gold medal? The suburban Chicago native reveals her inspiring answer, how she started sailing and more in a raw interview in this week’s episode of Hometown Hopefuls

On this episode of Hometown Hopefuls, NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos talks with Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy. The suburban Chicago native shares his hopes for his third Olympic games and how he got to where he is today

On this episode of Hometown Hopefuls, NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos talks with BMX racer Felicia Stancil. The suburban Chicago native shares the story about her mom’s death and how it led to her lifelong BMX career and so much more

On this episode of Hometown Hopefuls, NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos talks with rhythmic gymnast Evita Griskenas. The suburban Chicago native shares the remarkable story of what sparked her journey to becoming an Olympian and so much more

After Donald Trump made history as the first former U.S. president to be convicted of felony crimes, we’re answering five of your biggest questions.

A Michigan man with a suspended license made the unfortunate decision to appear in court over Zoom while driving.

In this documentary from NBC Chicago and Telemundo Chicago, reporters Sandra Torres and Ivon Espitia and Senior Digital Producer DS Shin followed the lives of two families and several individuals for six months to tell their stories of leaving Venezuela to seek asylum in the United States to provide a better life for their families.

Are you seeing white cicadas in your yard during the historic 2024 emergence in Illinois? You’re not alone.

The emerging cicada brood has become a tasty and nutritious snack for animals at Brookfield Zoo Chicago.

Relive the total solar eclipse with this timelapse from from Carbondale. Illinois.

Experience a timelapse of the Chicago River transforming into a stunning emerald green as part of the St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago’s in-store display of the city will have its river “dyed” green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year.