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Warrant issued for suspect in murder of Chicago police officer
An arrest warrant was issued on Friday for the man who allegedly shot and killed a Chicago police officer in the city’s Gage Park neighborhood. NBC 5 Investigates’ Bennett Haeberle reports.
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Man shot and killed in ‘exchange of gunfire' with police in Valparaiso identified
Authorities on late Thursday released the name of the man who was shot and killed by police during an officer-involved shooting near a park in Valparaiso, Indiana, authorities stated.
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Northwestern students set up encampment in protest of war in Gaza
A group of student demonstrators created a tent encampment at Northwestern University on Thursday as rallies against the war in Gaza continued to expand across the country. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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Lucky grandfather wins $1 million on Illinois Lottery App
A grandfather in Illinois was greeted with a lucky surprise when opening his Illinois Lottery app earlier this month, discovering he had won $1 million on a previous Powerball drawing.
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‘Missing Persons Day' in Cook County connects families with resources, support
A number of people who’ve long been searching for missing loved ones stopped at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office on Saturday afternoon. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Multiple Dolton trustees react to FBI activity near village hall
Numerous questions remained late Friday in Dolton after the FBI descended on the area surrounding village hall for unspecified “court-ordered law enforcement activity.” NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Surveillance video captures burglary suspect falling through ceiling at North Side bakery
Chicago police on Friday evening were searching for a burglary suspect who took a rather unusual route to get inside a bakery in the city’s Buena Park neighborhood.
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NBC 5 Nightly Update: Friday, April 19
The top digital stories you need to know for Friday, April 19.
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Global Climate, Local Impact
In the second part of NBC Chicago’s “Global Climate, Local Impact” series, Kate Chappell spotlights four Illinois cities – O’Fallon, Evanston, Naperville and Chicago – and details their innovative efforts in addressing the current effects surrounding global climate changes.
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Skokie wire fraud victim wins lawsuit against Citibank over drained trust account
It’s been almost three years since a Skokie man had his Citibank account emptied by scammers. Now, a new lawsuit against Citibank out of New York is giving some fraud victims, including Scott Jacobson, fresh hope. NBC 5 Responds PJ Randhawa reports.
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At least 50 people arrested after protests in the Loop, near O'Hare
More than 50 people were arrested on Monday in connection with protests that caused major disruptions and halted traffic in downtown Chicago and near O’Hare International Airport. NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Community expresses grief, demands justice after mass shooting
Neighbors in Chicago’s Back of the Yards shared pain and sadness, but also pushed for justice after a mass shooting left a 9-year-old girl dead and 10 others injured. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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NBC 5 Nightly Update: Monday, April 15
The top digital stories you need to know for Monday, April 15.
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Monday night forecast: Severe weather threat
NBC 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Brant Miller has the details on the threat for potential severe weather.
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Rescued dogs from West Bank available for adoption in Cook County
Five dogs, rescued from the West Bank, are available for adoption in Cook County. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Chicago Public Schools staff member removed after students' mouths duct taped in classroom
A Chicago Public Schools employee has been removed from the classroom after students – including one as young as five years old – had their mouths duct taped during a classroom incident, NBC 5 Investigates has learned. Bennett Haeberle reports.
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Non-profits, health systems team up to address gaps in care, social services on Chicago's West Side
A collaborative effort aims to provide much-needed health care resources in ten zip codes on the West Side of Chicago, which suffers disproportionately from chronic rates of disease and mental illness. NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty.
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Protest near O'Hare Airport leads to delays, frustration among travelers
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked traffic along the Kennedy Expressway near O’Hare International Airport, prompting some travelers to walk to the terminal and causing others to miss their flights. NBC Chicago’s Patrick Fazio reporst.
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Gunman sought after girl killed, 10 others hurt in Back of the Yards shooting
Chicago police on Monday were searching for clues to identify whoever fatally shot a 9-year-old girl and injured 10 others during a confirmation party in Back of the Yards. NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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‘Best daughter ever:' Chicago father mourns girl, 8, killed in mass shooting at confirmation party
A Chicago man was left mourning and processing the loss of his 8-year-old daughter, who was shot and killed in a mass shooting during a confirmation party the city’s Southwest Side. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.