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A Chicago doctor whose speech at the start of the coronavirus pandemic went viral shared new words for Illinois residents as the state prepares to enter phase four of reopening.

Dr. Emily Landon, the chief infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of Chicago Medicine, went viral for her blunt speech to Illinois at the start of the statewide stay-at-home order in March. Now, nearly two months later, as the state prepares to enter the next phase of reopening and as many residents and businesses push for an end to the…

Dr. Emily Landon, the chief infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of Chicago Medicine, went viral for her blunt speech to Illinois at the start of the statewide stay-at-home order in March. Now, nearly two months later, she shared another powerful message. Watch her full remarks.

A Chicago family wants answers after a mother of three died of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, just days after giving birth. Unique Clay, 31, touched the lives of many, according those who knew and loved her. She was a devoted mother who just gave birth to her third child on April 30, and her family is…

A Chicago family wants answers after a mother of three died from coronavirus, just days after giving birth. NBC 5’s Chris Hush reports.

Three people robbed a student of the University of Chicago Monday morning at the school’s South Side campus. The robbery happened about 8:30 a.m. at 58th Street and Dorchester Avenue, according to a statement from the University of Chicago police. The trio, one armed with a handgun, confronted the student on a sidewalk and stole the student’s phone and credit...

If you are working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, chances are you are slouching as you read this. University of Chicago Medical Center Physical Therapist Zach Stapleton gives us some recommendations to keep moving and reduce back pain while working from home.

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.