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Chicago airports anticipate busiest day yet as travelers flock for Spring break
Today marks the peak of travel activity at Midway and O’Hare airports as vacationers head out for the spring break and Easter holidays, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation.
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Water Taxis return to Chicago, offering daily service for the first time since 2019
Starting this Saturday, the water taxi service in Chicago will resume daily operations, marking the first time since 2019, with stops at major train stations including Streatorville and Chinatown.... -
Woodridge woman gets $99,000 lost in a scam back thanks to NBC 5 Responds
After a Woodridge woman lost nearly $100,000 to a PayPal scam, NBC 5 Responds was able to step in and get her money back, NBC Chicago’s PJ Randhawa reports.
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Chicago police search for armed suspects responsible for 13 robberies
Shocking video of a brazen crime in Chicago shows two masked men hold a victim at gunpoint in Humboldt Park as part of a spree of armed robberies, NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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NBC 5 Nightly Update: Wednesday, March 27
Here is the NBC 5 nightly update for Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
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$1 million Mega Millions winner in suburban Bartlett shares incredible plan for prize
A suburban Bartlett man is the proud holder of a ticket that won $1 million in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, but he’s far from alone in claiming the prize money, NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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O'Neill Burke adds to lead as thousands of ballots added to state's attorney's race counts
Retired Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke has added more than three dozen votes to her lead over former prosecutor Clayton Harris III in the Cook County State’s Attorney primary race, with more than 2,000 ballots added to the unofficial count on Wednesday, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Think twice before settling your balance with the Illinois Tollway; it may be an imposter scam
A new text message on your phone may claim to be from the Illinois Tollway. But it’s actually a scammer after your money. NBC 5 Responds was tipped off by a viewer who contacted us and shared the text. NBC Chicago’s PJ Randhawa reports.
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Winner of ‘Pawsitively Good' award honored for efforts in helping pets find homes
One of the winners of the “Pawsitively Good” award is being honored for efforts in helping pets find homes, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Former Gov. Pat Quinn proposes referendum on taxpayer money for new Bears, White Sox stadiums
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has proposed a referendum on any taxpayer money spent for new stadiums for the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
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Springtime I-80 construction to begin next week
Extensive construction on I-80 will begin next week, complicating highway travel for some residents in the far south suburbs, NBC Chicago’s Jen DeSalvo reports.
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Technology aiming to stem smash-and-grab burglaries makes way into Chicago
Technology that aims to stem smash-and-grab burglaries is making its way into the Chicago market, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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These are the 10 best places to live in the Chicago area, according to new report
Several suburbs and one popular Chicago neighborhood just landed on a new ranking of the 2024 “Best Places to Live in the Chicago Area.”
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White Sox prepare for Opening Day at home
Thursday marks Opening Day across Major League Baseball, with the Chicago White Sox preparing to host the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field, NBC Chicago’s Mike Berman reports.
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Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez faces possible censure after appearing at rally with burnt American flag
25th Ward Chicago Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez is facing possible censure after appearing at a rally in front of a burnt American flag on the ground, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Nursery products recalled at highest rate in a decade last year
In potentially alarming news for parents of small children, nursery products were recalled at their highest rate in a decade last year. NBC Chicago’s PJ Randhawa reports.
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Portillo's announces 2 new ‘Windy City style' menu items
A Chicago area restuarant famous for its hot dogs, salads and Italian Beef sandwiches just announced new menu items chock full of “Windy City flare.”