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Andy is one of Chicago’s most respected meteorologists who has covered it all — snowstorms, tornadoes, floods, winds, heat waves and droughts. His radio and television career spans nearly 40 years.

NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation on Wednesday announced that eight local nonprofits will receive a total of $315,000 in Project Innovations 2021 grants.

Attention, true crime junkies: there’s a new binge-worthy series for you to check out. It’s called “Scene of the Crime” and it’s from NBC 5’s own Rob Stafford.

Longtime NBC 5 political editor Dick Kay passed away on Thursday. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports

NBC 5’s former longtime political editor Dick Kay, who spent decades holding Chicago’s powerful accountable, passed away Thursday at the age of 84.

NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations on Tuesday announced that Kevin Cross, who is currently Senior Vice President & General Manager of NBC Sports Chicago, will become President and General Manager for NBC 5 / WMAQ, Telemundo Chicago / WSNS and NBC Sports Chicago, effective June 1.

The top stories you need to know for Monday, April 5.

In the finale episode of “Vaccinated State,” we look at what’s ahead and hear a Chicagoan’s story that took a surprising turn, changing her decision about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Amid continued questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, a new docuseries from NBC Chicago explores the issues and reception of one of the most sought-after medicines in our lifetime. In “Vaccinated State,” NBC 5’s Chris Hush, Greg Sanchez and Ivonne Ramirez document the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois, putting a spotlight on what Illinois residents need to...

From a skyscraper-climbing spider-man to the shocking and devastating Loop train crash, a new NBC Chicago docuseries has brought some of the city’s biggest stories back to the screen.

The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll in so many ways, including the mental health of our children. In a special five-part series about kids and mental health, NBC 5’s Lauren Petty tackles topics from counseling resources and signs of distress in young kids to struggles among teens and ways to navigate it all.

Amid continued questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, a new docuseries from NBC Chicago’s Chris Hush explores the issues and reception of one of the most sought-after medicines in our lifetime.

From conspiracy theories to mistrust in African American communities, NBC Chicago’s Chris Hush follows the stories of those tackling some of the biggest challenges getting in the way of the life-saving coronavirus vaccine.

In September of 1982, residents of Chicago and its suburbs began living a nightmare. Someone was putting cyanide into capsules of Extra Strength Tylenol and putting the bottles back on store shelves. In the course of just a few days, seven people were found dead. In this episode of “Big Chicago Stories,” NBC 5’s Phil Rogers goes back to those…

Amid continued questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, a new docuseries from NBC Chicago explores the issues and reception of one of the most sought-after medicines in our lifetime.

When Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor, was re-elected to a second term, his agenda seemed to finally be taking off. He then suddenly died the day before Thanksgiving 1987. What ensued after his death was grief and determining who would be the city’s next mayor.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon opened its registration Tuesday for the 2021 fall race.

NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation has kicked off their Project Innovation grant challenge in Chicago for a fourth consecutive year Friday, and grant applications are open.

Where is NBC 5’s Zoraida Sambolin? If you noticed it’s been a few weeks since you’ve seen Zoraida on TV, you’re right.