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Thousands of sexual assault cases die each year inside Chicago's justice system
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Cameras, citations could be used to enforce parking bans on highways near O'Hare

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Suspected ‘microburst' causes tree damage on Chicago's Far South Side

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Stunning images show scope of cicada emergence in Chicago area

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Cicadas Illinois 10 hours ago

PHOTOS: The 2024 cicada emergence in Chicago area and Illinois

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Palos Hills volleyball coach credited with saving student who collapsed after game

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Chicago beaches set to open for season this weekend

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Judge in Trump's hush money trial threatened to throw witness out of court for behavio...

Chicago Severe Weather 11 hours ago

Suspected ‘microburst' causes tree damage on Chicago's Far South Side

Cicadas Illinois 10 hours ago

Stunning images show scope of cicada emergence in Chicago area

Donald Trump 12 mins ago

Defense witness who angered judge in Trump's hush money trial will return to the stand

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France and Belgium support ICC request for arrest warrants of Israel and Hamas leaders

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Firefighter dogs who rescued people from natural disasters are honored in Ecuador as they retire

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Jennifer Lopez rocks wedding ring on carpet amid Ben Affleck rumors

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See Princess Diana's outfits up for rare auction — including dress she wore during John Travolta dance

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Scarlett Johansson slams ChatGPT for using ‘eerily similar' voice

Health & Wellness 11 hours ago

Perinatal mental health disorders impact hundreds of thousands each year, experts warn

Price of Beauty May 16

‘The Price of Beauty:' Americans' mental health impacted by pursuit of beauty

Health & Wellness May 16

Man who created portable disinfecting machine during pandemic gives back to hospital

Cicadas Illinois 13 hours ago

Why Monday's storms could mean rise in cicadas in Chicago area

Cicadas Illinois 17 hours ago

‘1 in a million': Rare blue-eyed cicada reportedly photographed in Chicago suburb

Cicadas Illinois 20 hours ago

Cicadas on the rise in Chicago area. Here's a map of where sightings have been reported most

NBC 5 Investigates 4 hours ago

Dismissed: A 6-month investigation of Chicago sex crime arrests & convictions

Investigation May 17

NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago investigate alarming absence of sexual assault arrests, convictions in Chicago

NBC 5 Investigates May 2

Suspect charged in killing of Chicago police officer faces additional charges

Price of Beauty May 17

What's in your tattoo ink? Researchers find ingredients missing from labels

Price of Beauty May 15

The dangers of buying injectable weight loss drugs online

Price of Beauty May 14

Avoiding complications with Botox injections: 3 things to look for

NBC Select Deals Apr 30

Discounts on tech, beauty, fashion and more

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The Food Guy: Mia Francesca

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The Food Guy: Mini loaf cakes steal the show at Pookie Crack Cakes in Bronzeville

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The Food Guy: Hawkers Delight specializes in Malaysian cuisine

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Chicago-Area News

2 injured when cranes topple at Rockford-area construction site: authorities

2 injured when cranes topple at Rockford-area construction site: authorities

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Rabid bats found in Cook, Will County homes

Rabid bats found in Cook, Will County homes

16 hours ago

New Wilmette Wayfair store, restaurant opens this week

New Wilmette Wayfair store, restaurant opens this week

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Money Report

Dubai Airports expects record passenger traffic this year, set to top 100 million by 2027

Dubai Airports expects record passenger traffic this year, set to top 100 million by 2027

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Apple looks to boost sales in China with hefty discounts as e-commerce festival gets underway

Apple looks to boost sales in China with hefty discounts as e-commerce festival gets underway

32 mins ago

AstraZeneca targets $80 billion in total revenue by 2030 in ‘post-Covid era'

AstraZeneca targets $80 billion in total revenue by 2030 in ‘post-Covid era'

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US & World

Hiker dies after falling from trail in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, officials say

Hiker dies after falling from trail in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, officials say

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NRA names new CEO and president after past leader found liable for wrongly spending millions

NRA names new CEO and president after past leader found liable for wrongly spending millions

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Denver launches ambitious migrant program, breaking from the short-term shelter approach

Denver launches ambitious migrant program, breaking from the short-term shelter approach

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The Rundown

The Rundown: A Chicago street was just named one of the coolest in the world

The Rundown: A Chicago street was just named one of the coolest in the world

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The Rundown: What to know about daylight saving time as clocks ‘spring forward'

The Rundown: What to know about daylight saving time as clocks ‘spring forward'

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The Rundown: Walmart shoppers could see payout as part of $45M class-action settlement

The Rundown: Walmart shoppers could see payout as part of $45M class-action settlement

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Chicago Real Estate

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

Apr 12

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

Feb 16

‘Florida Tropical House': Pink Indiana home built for World's Fair listed for $2.5M

‘Florida Tropical House': Pink Indiana home built for World's Fair listed for $2.5M

Jan 18

Changing Climate

World's oceans have gone ‘crazy haywire,' officials warn, with majority of coral reefs in peril

World's oceans have gone ‘crazy haywire,' officials warn, with majority of coral reefs in peril

May 16

Is Paris the model of how to redesign U.S. cities?

Is Paris the model of how to redesign U.S. cities?

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Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1

Hot history: Tree rings show that last northern summer was the warmest since year 1

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Illinois Transit

Metra warns of ‘extensive delays' near Des Plaines after train strikes pedestrian

Metra warns of ‘extensive delays' near Des Plaines after train strikes pedestrian

May 18

Additional Kennedy Expressway lane closures expected starting this weekend

Additional Kennedy Expressway lane closures expected starting this weekend

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Officials cut ribbon on South Shore ‘double track' to streamline commute times

Officials cut ribbon on South Shore ‘double track' to streamline commute times

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