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Person missing after boat capsizes near 31st Street Beach
A search was underway late Friday for a person who disappeared underwater when a boat capsized near 31st Street Beach. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
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The Food Guy: Minyoli serves up Taiwanese cuisine
A new Taiwanese restaurant serves up noodles made in-house, lightly fried chicken, desserts and more. NBC 5’s Food Guy Steve Dolinsky stopped by for a visit.
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Security plan unveiled for DNC in Chicago
With just weeks to go, the U.S. Secret Service on Thursday unveiled the security plan for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez has the details.
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15-year-old struck, killed after stray bullet flies into Round Lake Beach residence
A homicide investigation is underway in Round Lake Beach after a 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a stray bullet that flew inside her home, a release from the Lake County Major Crime Task Force said. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
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Family pushes for justice after deadly police shooting of Illinois woman
Relatives of a Springfield woman who was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy expressed outrage on Monday about what transpired prior to the shooting as authorities released footage of the encounter. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Non-profits, Mariano's team up to address food insecurity
One in five households experience food insecurity, with the majority being families with children, according to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. As a result, two non-profits are joining forces with a local grocery store chain to make a difference. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Travelers still stranded 4 days after massive outage
Friday’s massive outage was still being felt by scores of travelers on Monday, as many were having a difficult time trying to catch a flight home. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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Two Midwest names top list of potential Harris vice presidential picks
Now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination, conversations are swirling about who she might pick as a running mate. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.
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New program connects veterans to careers with Metra
Veterans finishing their service are being encouraged to interview for a career with Metra. The commuter rail line is led by a Navy veteran, who explained that the new partnership is a big win. NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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Dermatologist shares best strategies to manage ‘sunxiety'
Ever head of “sunxiety” It’s when a person is fearful of damage from the sun, and according to one dermatologist, it’s a growing trend. NBC Chicago’s Health and Wellness Reporter Lauren Petty reports.
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Harris hits campaign trail, Vance appears at first solo rally
With President Joe Biden no longer running for re-election, the presidential campaign looks far different on Monday.Vice President Kamala Harris was out campaigning while Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, JD Vance, held his first solo campaign event.
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What's next in the process to determine a presidential nominee?
While President Joe Biden has signaled support for Vice Presidential Kamala Harris as the Democratic party’s presidential nominee, it’ll take much more than his endorsement to clinch the nomination. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal explains.
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Reactions pour in after Biden's exit from presidential race
Democrats began to lock in support for Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday in the hours after President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential race. NBC Chicago’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Chicago launches summer safety campaign to address opioid crisis in 5 neighborhoods
The city of Chicago has created a new campaign to combat the opioid epidemic in five West Side neighborhoods after seeing a surge in overdoses. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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1 dead, 3 injured after CTA bus slams into building following crash with car
One person was killed and three others were injured early Saturday morning after a CTA bus crashed into a building following a collision with another vehicle in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, according to officials. NBC Chicago’s
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Cavaliers Guard Max Strus pays it forward through annual basketball camp
Hard work and talent helped Max Strus, Cleveland Cavaliers guard and Hickory Hills native, achieve his dream, and now he wants to inspire the next generation to chase their own dreams. NBC Chicago’s Mike Berman reports.
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Renting a car for your summer trip? Here are Consumer Reports recommendations
If you’re planning a summer trip that includes a rental car, you might have questions, such as whether you’re getting a good deal, which rental companies are the best and if it’s safe to connect to the car’s Bluetooth. NBC 5 Responds’ PJ Randhawa shares Consumer Reports’ recommendations.
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Postal workers demand heightened safety measures after letter carrier shot and killed
U.S. Postal Service workers expressed grief and frustration on Friday after a letter carrier was shot and killed delivering mail in the West Pullman neighborhood on Chicago’s Far South Side. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports.
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Trump attack a ‘failure' for Secret Service: retired agent
A retired Secret Service agent said the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump was a “failure” by the U.S. Secret Service that will have to be reviewed internally to determine what – if anything – could’ve been done differently.
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Security tightens in Milwaukee ahead of Republican National Convention
Security efforts ramped up on Sunday in Milwaukee as the Republican National Convention drew closer. However, have plans changed since the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump? NBC Chicago’s Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern explains.