Dr. Emily Landon is the chief infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of Chicago Medicine, who moments after Pritzker issued the ordinance to take effect Saturday evening, took to the stand with a 7-minute-long speech that went viral after striking a chord for many individuals.

A Chicago doctor’s call-to-action has gone viral after a moving speech following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s announcement Friday of a stay-at-home ordinance amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Emily Landon is the chief infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of Chicago Medicine, who moments after Pritzker issued the ordinance to take effect Saturday evening, took to the stand with a 7-minute-long...

Solar probe named after Chicago scientist breaks records for fastest man-made object ever and for proximity to the sun.

New research from the University of Chicago shows students who are still learning English outperform their native English-speaking peers.  The study is breaking down misperceptions on bilingual students.  More than 350,000 students are enrolled in Chicago Public Schools and 20% are known as English Learners (ELs). The University of Chicago study found 77% of English learners are proficient in English…

A Chicago senior who became one of 100 students around the world to achieve a perfect score on the Advanced Placement Spanish Language and Culture exam has been given a full ride scholarship to the University of Chicago. Arturo Ballesteros walked into the principal’s office during his third period class at Back of the Yards College Prep Wednesday wearing a…

The man who was seen being body-slammed by a Chicago police officer in a widely circulated video on social media was charged with felony aggravated battery and other crimes, police said Saturday.

The mother of a man who was hospitalized after being slammed to the ground by a Chicago police officer on Thursday shared her thoughts with NBC 5 after seeing video of the incident.

A man was hospitalized after being slammed to the ground by police Thursday in Chatham when he allegedly spit on an officer while being detained for drinking alcohol in public.

A construction worker fell into a hole and became trapped by a forklift while working at the Museum of Science and Industry late Monday evening.

The University of Chicago Medical Center was in the process of making several operational changes on Monday, including moving some patients to other hospitals, in preparation for a possible nurses’ strike on Friday, UCMC leaders said in a memo to staff.

The University of Chicago Medical Center was in the process of making several operational changes on Monday, including moving some patients to other hospitals, in preparation for a possible nurses’ strike on Friday, UCMC leaders said in a memo to staff. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports.

A Chicago woman wearing a “Scream” mask allegedly broke into an apartment on the city’s South Side and stabbed another woman multiple times in a “truly random” attack as the victim dog sat for her son, authorities said.

The top headlines you need to know as your start your day on Sept. 16, 2019.

A 3-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot in the head while driving with her mother Tuesday in Chicago Heights, police said.

A 3-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was shot in the head while driving with her mother Tuesday in Chicago Heights, police said. NBC 5’s Lisa Chavarria reports.

A pair of Chicago-area universities are among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking of the top schools in America.

One person has died and at least 12 others have been injured in shootings across the city of Chicago this weekend, police confirmed.