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Bird Migration 16 mins ago

Chicago experiences piping plover fever as Imani, Searocket welcome chicks

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More details emerge after ‘mass arrest' in Lakeview of 53 people, including 9 juvenile...
Chicago Festivals 30 mins ago

Taste of Chicago was long held in July. Here's why it won't be this year
2024 RNC Milwaukee 53 mins ago

RNC 2024: Dates, which city has hosted the most conventions, and how Wisconsin impacts...

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s candidacy challenged in Illinois by President Biden-aligned gr...

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NASCAR Chicago 1 hour ago

How to watch 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Start time, TV info, drivers, course map

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Chicago weather: Waves of showers, storms in forecast for 4th of July week

Dolton 14 hours ago

Meeting ends early in Dolton, community activist removed by police

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2024 election 1 hour ago

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Recalls 1 hour ago

Recall issued for mushroom-infused chocolates and gummies after dozens of illnesses, hospitalizations reported

2024 Paris Olympics 1 hour ago

Breakdancing at the 2024 Olympics: How to watch the new sport

Celebrity News 1 hour ago

O.J. Simpson inclusion in BET Awards ‘In Memoriam' blasted as ‘just wrong' by families of Nicole Brown Simpson, Ron Goldman

Music & Musicians 12 hours ago

BET posts ‘unfiltered' Usher speech after censorship during live awards ceremony

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‘Fifty Shades' Jamie Dornan reveals texts with co-star Dakota Johnson

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Jamie Foxx opens up about his medical emergency for first time: ‘I was gone for 20 days'

NASCAR Chicago Street Race 20 hours ago

NASCAR Chicago Street Race entry lists: Drivers to watch, favorites for Grant Park 165

NASCAR 3 hours ago

Does NASCAR race in the rain? Here's the history of wet-weather events

NASCAR Chicago Street Race 3 hours ago

Dates, course route, road closures: What to know about 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Cicadas Illinois Jun 25

Illinois' historic cicada emergence is winding down, but another cicada is coming

Cicadas Illinois Jun 20

How long will cicadas be here? You'll still have to deal with them even after they die

Cicadas Illinois Jun 14

Coming soon in Illinois' cicada invasion: The smell. When to expect the stench and for how long

NBC 5 Investigates Jun 18

Recent lawsuit sheds light on how Chicago migrant funds are being spent

2024 DNC Jun 28

City agencies delay, deny and withhold records related to protest permits at Democratic National Convention

NBC 5 Investigates Jun 7

Gary police records chronicle hundreds of runaway reports from teen treatment facility

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NBC 5 Responds: SAT test prep scam warning

NBC 5 Responds Jun 29

Bike helmet safety: Consumer Reports puts brands to the test

NBC 5 Responds Jun 26

New testimony cites safety concerns with major Chicago gas line improvement project

Cook County Jun 27

Maria Pappas explains why Chicago's south suburbs face record-high property tax increase

Hometown Hopefuls: Road to Paris Jun 25

Hometown Hopefuls: Maggie Shea not focused on results at Paris Olympics

Hometown Hopefuls: Road to Paris Jun 18

Hometown Hopefuls: Ryan Murphy reveals how sibling rivalry lead to Olympic glory

Fourth of July Jun 28

Here's where to watch fireworks across the Chicago area this Fourth of July

Chicago Things to Do Jul 1

Chicago Park District's ‘Movies in the Parks' returns for the summer

Chicago Pride Jun 20

Pride, grilled cheese, vintage finds, and star-studded performances: Festivals in Chicago this weekend

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ShowPlace ICON Theater in the South Loop abruptly closes

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Iconic Chicago summer festivals switch dates due to NASCAR, DNC

Iconic Chicago summer festivals switch dates due to NASCAR, DNC

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Strong-to-severe storms possible in Chicago area Tuesday, Fourth of July could also see rain

Strong-to-severe storms possible in Chicago area Tuesday, Fourth of July could also see rain

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Money Report

Trump may roll back student loan forgiveness programs if elected to second term

Trump may roll back student loan forgiveness programs if elected to second term

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Biden campaign reports raising $127 million in June, over $30 million since debate

Biden campaign reports raising $127 million in June, over $30 million since debate

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The 15 U.S. states with the highest cost of living for single people—No. 1 isn't California, New York or Hawaii

The 15 U.S. states with the highest cost of living for single people—No. 1 isn't California, New York or Hawaii

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US & World

Texas hiker dies at Grand Canyon National Park as officials warn of extreme heat

Texas hiker dies at Grand Canyon National Park as officials warn of extreme heat

2 hours ago

How the hot water that fueled Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm season

How the hot water that fueled Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm season

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Giuliani disbarred in New York over pervasive 2020 election lies, court rules

Giuliani disbarred in New York over pervasive 2020 election lies, court rules

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Health & Wellness

6 tips to help children navigate social media from a psychiatrist

6 tips to help children navigate social media from a psychiatrist

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Mental health experts share advice to support LGBTQ+ relatives during Pride Month and beyond

Mental health experts share advice to support LGBTQ+ relatives during Pride Month and beyond

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‘Modern day miracle': How a suburban woman is defying odds after cancer diagnosis

‘Modern day miracle': How a suburban woman is defying odds after cancer diagnosis

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Chicago Real Estate

Chicago suburb named ‘safest and most affordable' city in US in new ranking

Chicago suburb named ‘safest and most affordable' city in US in new ranking

Watch• Jun 18

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

$3.2M Chicago-area mansion for sale boasts impressive train-lover surprise

Apr 12

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

‘Like 7 different universes': Illinois listing goes viral for unique interior

Feb 16

Changing Climate

Climate change is threatening Olympic sports. These athletes want to do something about it

Climate change is threatening Olympic sports. These athletes want to do something about it

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French cuisine gets a lot more green for the Olympics

French cuisine gets a lot more green for the Olympics

Watch• Jun 28

Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first

Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first

Jun 26

Illinois Transit

Metra adds extra trains for NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend

Metra adds extra trains for NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend

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Road closures: NASCAR Chicago Street Race week brings big changes and overnight updates

Road closures: NASCAR Chicago Street Race week brings big changes and overnight updates

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CTA, Metra and Pace approve new day pass, allowing riders to use all three systems

CTA, Metra and Pace approve new day pass, allowing riders to use all three systems

Watch• Jun 26