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Northwestern Medicine expanding basic nursing training program this summer
Northwestern Medicine is trying to combat the nationwide nursing shortage with a program that trains non-clinical employees to take on clinical roles, and they’re opening up the program to more people... -
Former Chicago mayor's deposition to be part of wrongful death case
Attorneys for the city of Chicago squared off in a Daley Center courtroom Friday over a deposition former Mayor Lori Lightfoot gave in a wrongful death case brought as a result of a 2020 traffic colli... -
Team USA volleyball player visits NBC Chicago with weeks to go until Paris Olympics
Team USA volleyball player Dana Rettke chats with NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos with just weeks to go until the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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Chicago Literacy Club celebrates 150th anniversary
The Chicago Literacy Club celebrated their 150th anniversary this week, NBC Chicago’s Marion Brooks reports.
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Chicago police officers killed in line of duty honored at memorial ceremony
Two Chicago police officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2023 were honored at a memorial ceremony Friday, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Pequod's adds a new pizza to May menu — and it's a first for the popular restaurant
Pequod’s Pizza launched a new menu item for the month of May and it will mark a first for the popular restaurant.
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DuPage County's forest preserve puts a ‘creative twist' on a cicada emergence social video
Watch as district staff put a creative twist on taking us through the fascinating life cycle of a 17-year cicada.
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‘She loved everybody:' Sister mourns 65-year-old woman killed in Downers Grove hit-and-run
Robin Robinson, a 65-year-old resident of suburban Downers Grove, was a very loving and kind-hearted soul, according to her sister. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Social Security Administration releases ‘most popular' list of boy, girl names in the US for 2023
Do you know one-year-old baby named Liam? Or Olivia? You might, the Social Security Administration said.
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Chicago eatery named on ranking of steakhouses most frequently cited as the nation's best
A Chicago restaurant was named on a ranking of steakhouses that have been most frequently cited on lists of the nation’s best, according to a recent study from Earthweb.
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Cicada season: Gardening tips for protecting your plants and trees
As cicadas emerge, Holly Larson from Andersonville’s Gethsemane Garden Center shares expert advice on safeguarding young trees and shrubs while encouraging planting amidst cicada activity.
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Spring gardening: Here are some expert gardening tips from Gethsemane Garden Center
Make your garden thrive with insights from Andersonville’s Gethsemane Garden Center guiding you through essential tips and tricks for a successful growing season.
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The Food Guy: Mini loaf cakes steal the show at Pookie Crack Cakes
A Bronzeville bakery has become so popular, it regularly sees long lines even before opening for the day. NBC Chicago’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky recently stopped by for a visit.
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NBC 5 Nightly Update: Thursday, May 9
Here is the NBC 5 nightly update for Thursday, May 9, 2024.
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Lockport Township man charged with hate crime after shooting neighbor
A Lockport Township mother is fighting for her life after she was shot by her neighbor in an alleged hate-fueled incident, NBC Chicago’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Geomagnetic storm could make Northern Lights visible in U.S.
Brant Miller explains how a coronal mass ejection could lead to a Northern Lights spectacle this weekend…if clouds and rain allow it.
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There's now an official ‘Take a break From Social Media Day' in Illinois
Illinois residents are being encouraged to take a break from social media later this month, as lawmakers passed a resolution calling for a day to be designated for that purpose.