Illinois

Statewide, Illinois has reported more than 1,081,000 cases in all of the state’s 102 counties, with more than 18,000 fatalities as of Wednesday. The state was under a stay-at-home order, which took effect on March 21 and continued through May 29. That day marked the first day the state entered phase three of its five-phased reopening plan. In late June,…

NBC 5 Investigates has analyzed federal and state reports to show which counties in the greater Chicago area have the most beds, both regular and the ICU, per capita, and which have the fewest.

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in a suburban UPS facility parking lot Monday as a possible murder-suicide, authorities said.

Two people were found dead in an employee parking lot at a suburban UPS facility Monday as police responded to a report of a shooting, authorities said.

Two people were found dead in an employee parking lot at a suburban UPS facility Monday as police responded to a report of a shooting, authorities said. Mike Lorber in NBC’s Sky 5 helicopter reports from over the scene.

A newly-inaugurated Illinois congresswoman who invoked Adolf Hitler in a speech at a rally issued a statement Friday after her remarks sparked backlash, including from a group of state lawmakers who called on her to resign.

A newly-inaugurated Illinois congresswoman who invoked Adolf Hitler in a speech at a rally responded on social media after her remarks sparked backlash, including from a group of state lawmakers who called on her to resign.

A newly-inaugurated Illinois congresswoman who invoked Adolf Hitler in a speech at a rally responded on social media after her remarks sparked backlash, including from a group of state lawmakers who called on her to resign. NBC 5’s Phil Rogers has the details.

A group of state lawmakers on Wednesday called on a newly-inaugurated Illinois congresswoman to resign after she invoked Adolf Hitler in a speech at a rally.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. lambasted Republican colleagues who were pushing for a rejection of electoral college votes on Wednesday. “By trying to overturn this election, they are placing more trust in Reddit conspiracy theories over the Constitution,” Duckworth said.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday condemned comments by Rep. Mary Miller, who said during a rally that Adolf Hitler “was right on one thing.”

A newly-sworn in congresswoman from southern Illinois quoted Adolf Hitler as she spoke outside the U.S. Capitol, saying the German Nazi leader “was right on one thing.”

Coronavirus vaccines have begun on healthcare workers across Illinois and the country, but who’s next in line to receive doses as a second vaccine becomes available?

The pandemic has changed how and where many people exercise.  So will the start of 2021 and peoples’ New Year’s resolutions create a boost of business for Chicago-area fitness centers already operating at limited capacity? Mike Tenerelli, owner of CrossFit Alpha Dog in Lombard, said his gym practices social distancing, taking temperatures and disinfecting equipment. “I’m seeing a little...

Alicia Roman is tracking a winter storm that’s set to bring several inches of snow and freezing rain to the Chicago area.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area as a winter storm takes aim.

The most popular Christmas movie in Illinois may not come as a surprise to those who live in the state.

Get ready for a great light show this weekend as The Geminids peak. But will you be able to see if from the Chicago area? Alicia Roman reports.

Aurora police officers used special training and teamwork to help defuse a mental health crisis situation Wednesday after someone threatened to commit suicide in the parking lot of a shopping area.

Some Midwest residents could have the chance to see the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, Wednesday and Thursday nights.