Kennedy Expressway 8 mins ago

From the Kennedy Expressway to Lake Shore Drive: Why it's so hard to get around Chicago

Live: NBC 5

Live Now: 24/7 News

Hunter Biden 31 mins ago

Hunter Biden found guilty on all charges in federal gun trial

Midwest 3 hours ago

Midwest city named among happiest in the world in new ranking

Elk Grove Village 11 hours ago

Teen charged with reckless homicide in Elk Grove Village crash that killed 1, injured ...

Local

See all
Oak Brook 3 hours ago

‘Hello Kitty Cafe Truck' pop-up to visit 2 Chicago suburbs this month

DuPage County 27 mins ago

There will be no Ribfest in Naperville this year: Reports

CTA 6 hours ago

Shocking video shows moment out-of-control CTA bus slams into cars on busy Chicago str...

Most Read

Hunter Biden 31 mins ago

Hunter Biden found guilty on all charges in federal gun trial

Midwest 3 hours ago

Midwest city named among happiest in the world in new ranking

Elk Grove Village 11 hours ago

Teen charged with reckless homicide in Elk Grove Village crash that killed 1, injured ...

Top Videos

See all

U.S. & World

See all
Celebrity News 3 mins ago

Four Tops singer says hospital put him in straightjacket after not believing he was in Four Tops

Celebrity News 46 mins ago

YouTube star Ben Potter, who ran the channel ‘Comicstorian,' dies in ‘unfortunate accident,' wife says

Personal Finance 48 mins ago

Biden administration moves to ban medical debt from credit reports

Entertainment News

See all
Catholic Church 51 mins ago

Pope Francis is the headliner at a comedic conclave that includes Jimmy Fallon

Walt Disney 3 mins ago

See inside Disney World's new ‘Princess Tiana' ride replacing Splash Mountain

Swimming 5 hours ago

Daisy Ridley dives into how an Olympic medalist helped her train for ‘Young Woman and the Sea'

Summer in Chicago

See all
Windy City Smokeout May 30

Windy City Smokeout announces more details about 2024 festival

Chicago Festivals May 30

Chicago Air and Water Show, Taste of Chicago shift festival dates for 2024

May 30

Largest water park in Illinois opens Saturday for 2024 summer season

Cicadas Illinois

See all
Cicadas Illinois Jun 10

Illinois' cicada invasion isn't over yet. Here's why and what happens next

Cicadas Illinois Jun 4

Fungus that turns cicadas into ‘zombies' detected in Midwest: Report

Cicadas Illinois Jun 3

Lou Malnati's offers special summer deal for folks hoping to avoid cicadas outside

Investigations

See all
NBC 5 Investigates Jun 7

Gary police records chronicle hundreds of runaway reports from teen treatment facility 

NBC 5 Investigates May 30

Illinois budget includes $20M aimed at repairing cuts to sexual assault crisis services

NBC 5 Investigates May 23

Chicago's sex crime conviction rate among worst of major U.S. cities

NBC 5 Responds

See all
NBC 5 Responds 17 hours ago

New airline refund policies to take effect this summer. Here's what is changing

NBC 5 Responds Jun 6

Ticketholders demand answers after beer festival delayed for four years

NBC 5 Responds May 31

Illinois Secretary of State office impacted by data breach

NBC Chicago Originals

See all
Hometown Hopefuls: Road to Paris 3 hours ago

Hometown Hopefuls: Felicia Stancil shares emotional introduction to BMX

Hometown Hopefuls: Road to Paris Jun 3

Hometown Hopefuls: Evita Griskenas shares 'embarrassing' moment she knew she'd be a rhythmic gymnast

Donald Trump May 30

5 Questions answered after Trump's guilty verdict

Chicago Pride

See all
Chicago Pride May 31

‘It's OK to Ask Questions': Unfiltered conversations with major LGBTQIA+ stars

Chicago Pride May 30

New route, timing and more: What to know about the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade

Chicago Pride Jun 3

CTA's Pride Train returns to Red Line this month, agency announces

News

Chicago-Area News

Lula Cafe in Logan Square wins 2024 James Beard Award for ‘Outstanding Hospitality'

Lula Cafe in Logan Square wins 2024 James Beard Award for ‘Outstanding Hospitality'

Watch•
Scores of horse riders fight to keep Palatine Stables open as closure looms

Scores of horse riders fight to keep Palatine Stables open as closure looms

Watch•
Renderings revealed for proposed mixed-use development at Golf Mill Mall

Renderings revealed for proposed mixed-use development at Golf Mill Mall

Money Report

Nathan's hot dog contest parts ways with champion Joey Chestnut over plant-based frank partnership

Nathan's hot dog contest parts ways with champion Joey Chestnut over plant-based frank partnership

Why the Trump campaign never fundraised off the Hunter Biden trial

Why the Trump campaign never fundraised off the Hunter Biden trial

Elon Musk drops suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman

Elon Musk drops suit against OpenAI and Sam Altman

US & World

How's Jimmy Carter's health? Grandson says he isn't awake every day

How's Jimmy Carter's health? Grandson says he isn't awake every day

Joey Chestnut won't compete in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest over deal with rival brand

Joey Chestnut won't compete in Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest over deal with rival brand

Watch•
Virginia NAACP filing suit against school board that restored names of Confederate leaders

Virginia NAACP filing suit against school board that restored names of Confederate leaders

Health & Wellness

Eating disorders in kids, teens could rise in the summer. Here are warning signs to watch for

Eating disorders in kids, teens could rise in the summer. Here are warning signs to watch for

Watch•
Suburban high school uses heart monitors to track and manage students' stress levels

Suburban high school uses heart monitors to track and manage students' stress levels

Watch•
Physicals a critical component to a healthy and fun summer camp season

Physicals a critical component to a healthy and fun summer camp season

Watch•

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

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

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

‘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

Changing Climate

Paris Olympics plug in to 100% green energy

Paris Olympics plug in to 100% green energy

Watch•
Where climate change is cranking up the heat in the U.S.

Where climate change is cranking up the heat in the U.S.

Watch•
Panama prepares to evacuate first island in face of rising sea levels

Panama prepares to evacuate first island in face of rising sea levels

Illinois Transit

Metra is offering free rides this weekend. Here's why

Metra is offering free rides this weekend. Here's why

Watch•
Metra offering free weekend rides, visit to museum railcar for 40th birthday

Metra offering free weekend rides, visit to museum railcar for 40th birthday

Watch•
Free rides offered as Metra celebrates 40th birthday this week

Free rides offered as Metra celebrates 40th birthday this week

Watch•
Local Weather Weather Alerts School Closings NBC Sports Chicago Investigations NBC 5 Responds Submit a tip Entertainment Traffic Sports Chicago Baseball Chicago Bears Chicago Blackhawks Health U.S. & World Making A Difference Chicago Today
About NBC Chicago Our News Standards Submit a Consumer Complaint Submit Photos and Video Contests Newsletters Our Apps Cozi TV
Contact Us