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For many college students, figuring out how to pay for housing and basic needs has become a real challenge. → Read More
Mayra Solis, her husband and two children were traveling home from a long-awaited family reunion Thursday evening when she said her husband was unexpectedly shot on a Chicago expressway, spending his final breaths telling the children in the backseat to take cover. → Read More
A chaotic scene in a south Loop high rise building unfolded overnight, after an attempted robbery ended in a shooting, a large SWAT and police presence and a suspect still at large. → Read More
An investigation is underway after Chicago police overnight received a call that multiple items belonging to the United States Postal Service were found inside a vacant hotel room in the Loop. → Read More
Viktor Kee and Ulzii Mergen are circus performers who are used to traveling around the world. Now, they’re in Chicago indefinitely, starting a new life with their two young sons. Only year ago, they were living in Viktor’s native home of Ukraine, dreaming of a stable life for their two boys. → Read More
In Chicago, fees for tickets to shows sold through Ticketmaster range from $18 to more than $80, depending on the artist and the venue, according to data obtained by NBC 5. → Read More
As the Chicago Mayoral election draws near, the crowded field of candidates — including incumbent Lori Lightfoot — took the stage Thursday for their first televised debate and sparred for 90 minutes over a number of issues. The first topic of the night however, was one that is top of mind for voters across the city: Crime and public safety. → Read More
Dozens of nursing students at DePaul University are being recognized nationally for going above and beyond to help the organization “Be The Match.” → Read More
“Books saved me in times where I needed to be saved… so really I owe my life to books. Giving back to somebody makes me feel really good that I can do something,” the 29-year-old said. → Read More
A new youth and community center will soon open its doors on Chicago’s west side. It’s a major project by non-profit organization BUILD that could become a game changer for youth in the area. → Read More
A suburban family's 55-foot Colorado Blue Spruce tree will soon have a new home: Millennium Park. → Read More
NBC 5 and Telemundo produce aren’t just important during Hispanic Heritage Month. They reflect our community and the voices that represent them every day. → Read More
Chicago police are asking residents who frequently use online marketplaces to buy or sell second-hand items to be on high alert after a string of robberies involving the platforms were reported over the last three months. → Read More
A group of Latina women from the Chicago area are now sharing a special bond, thanks to a unique opportunity. The women, who are first and second generation Latinas, were invited to write a book about what it takes to be successful in the Real Estate industry. → Read More
Cynthia Orobio and Phillipe Sobon are not only partners in life, they’re also business partners. At the beginning of the pandemic, they created a unique joint food concept as a labor of love. → Read More
A passion for carpentry and woodworking led Rudy Morales to an unexpected career in construction, a path he never could have imagined taking due to a troubled past. → Read More
It’s been over a year since Dylan Buckner died, just months shy of his high school graduation. For his family, the pain is still very raw, but they continue to find ways to remember him in a positive light. → Read More
Tammy Anderson isn’t just a crossing guard for Beasley Academic Center in the Washington Park Neighborhood. She’s a neighborhood staple. → Read More
For Michael Alan Winicour, it’s tough to relive the details of what happened to him last summer. It’s not pleasant for him to admit he fell victim to a scam, in which he lost thousands of dollars. → Read More
For the second year in a row, Columbia College Chicago will be holding a virtual Commencement ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic, and a group of... → Read More