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Chicago landmarks listed as endangered by Preservation Chicago
Multiple landmark buildings in the city have been listed as endangered by Preservation Chicago, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Watch: Former President Barack Obama in Chicago to check in on Obama Presidential Center progress
Former President Barack Obama is in Chicago today to check in on progress at the Obama Presidential Center. On this visit, Mr. Obama got to see a preview of the prototype of a digital media exhibit named “Power of Words.” The exhibit will be on display in the center’s museum.
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Fire-damaged Swift Mansion among Chicago's 7 most endangered buildings
A group dedicated to preserving historic structures in Chicago has identified what it calls the city’s most endangered buildings.
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Chicago mayor launches summer work program for youth aimed at preventing violence
One Summer Chicago, which has helped thousands of young Chicagoans secure summer jobs during its existence, officially launched for 2024 on Tuesday. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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WATCH: Dozens run into Lake Michigan for 2024 Chicago Polar Plunge
Sunday was a beautiful day to take an ice-cold dip in Lake Michigan.
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Chicago's Polar Plunge raises thousands for charity on sunny day at lakeshore
The Polar Plunge was a bit warmer than previous years thanks to above-average temperatures, and the participants gathered at the shores of Lake Michigan certainly enjoyed their time. Jen DeSalvo has the story.
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NBC Chicago, Telemundo Chicago teams participate in Polar Plunge
Regina Waldroup, JC Navarrete and Michelle Relerford all participated in this year’s Polar Plunge in Chicago, and chatted with Jen DeSalvo about the incredible event.
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Chicago's Polar Plunge into Lake Michigan raises funds for good causes
On Sunday morning, Chicagoans began the annual tradition of diving into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics Chicago and Special Children’s Charities for the Chicago Polar Plunge.
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Chicagoans will be plunging into Lake Michigan's frigid waters this Sunday. Here's what to know
On Sunday morning, Chicagoans will dive into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to support Special Olympics Chicago and Special Children’s Charities.
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‘The Bean' at Millennium Park is still closed. Here's where things stand
Cloud Gate, otherwise known as “The Bean,” began closures in the summer of 2023 and is still closed.
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Former Chicago Spire site to house two residential towers
A prime location along DuSable Lake Shore Drive was set to become home to the world’s second-tallest building 16 years ago, but after more than a decade of silence, construction is beginning on a different project at the site.
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Leap Day deal: Krispy Kreme offers $2.29 glazed donuts on 2/29
Krispy Kreme’s Leap Day special of a dozen glazed donuts for $2.29 on February 29th entices customers, yet requires the purchase of a regularly priced dozen.
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Here are 29 deals in Chicago you can snag on Leap Day – from freebies to discounts and more
This year, there will be deals across many restaurants, entertainment businesses, and more that will offer deals on Feb. 29 to celebrate Leap Day.
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Man wanted for impersonating mail carrier in the Loop: US Postal Inspection Service
A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information regarding a suspect wanted for impersonating a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Chicago, according to authoirities. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Friday afternoon released surveillance photos of an individual wearing a postal worker uniform. The suspect, who is wanted in connection with mail theft, entered corporate...
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Chicago City Council passes ordinance imposing new restrictions on dollar stores
The ordinance prohibits new dollar stores from opening within a mile of existing ones and mandates the display of emergency information.
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The ‘Price is Right' is coming to the Chicago Theatre
Get ready to spin the wheel and bid on prizes as The Price is Right comes to Chicago, offering audience members the thrill of playing the iconic game show live, right in their hometown. With two performances scheduled for March 2nd, attendees can indulge in the excitement in person.
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Relatives remember loved ones killed in E2 nightclub tragedy 21 years ago
Family and friends of the victims killed in the E2 nightclub marked a somber anniversary on Saturday. “It’s very hard. I’ve never been here my whole life,” cried Aniya Myers, Antonio Myers daughter. “I’ve never been here and it’s just really hard.” They held a moment of silence for 21 seconds to remember the 21 people who were killed...
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5-year old migrant boy died as a result of sepsis, per Cook County medical examiner
A 5-year old boy, Jean Carlos Martinez Rivero, who was found unresponsive at a Pilsen migrant shelter in December, died as a result of sepsis due to strep; COVID-19 and two other viral infections were listed as contributing factors, NBC 5 Investigates learned late Friday from Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.
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‘Last chance for quite a while': What to know about seeing 2024 solar eclipse in Chicago
What makes the 2024 solar eclipse so special, and where and how is the best way to view it? Michelle Nichols, director of public observing at the Adler Planetarium, explains.
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Chicago reveals winners of snowplow naming contest
Skilling It, CTRL-SALT-DELETE and Bad, Bad Leroy Plow were three of the six names chosen to represent the newest plows for the six snowplowing districts in Chicago.