Natalie Martinez
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Chicago, IL, United States
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‘It's Miserable:' Family Desperately Searching for Missing Genoa Man
Relatives are asking for help in locating Dan Elkinton, a DeKalb County man who hasn't been seen in nearly a week. → Read More
Chicago Organization Sells Pieces of Russian Tank in Support of Ukraine
The executive director of Chicago-based non-profit Gate to Ukraine took a far-fetched idea and turned it into help for Ukrainians, who continue to endure the... → Read More
Turkish American Society of Chicago Holds Vigil for Earthquake Victims
More than 20,000 people have been confirmed dead after a devastating earthquake struck parts of Turkey and Syria, and local residents gathered to mourn those lost, and to push for action to help those that survived. → Read More
Boy, 7, Struck and Killed by School Bus in Park Forest
A 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus Friday afternoon in south suburban Park Forest, authorities said. → Read More
Oak Lawn School Security Guard Honored for Going Above and Beyond to Find Missing Student
A security guard with Oak Lawn-based Community High School District 218 recently went beyond the call of duty, and on Thursday, was hailed for his efforts.... → Read More
Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban Faces 1st Lawsuit With Emergency Hearing, Hundreds of Plaintiffs
Illinois’ week-old assault weapons ban on Wednesday faces its first of many promised legal challenges as a group of more than 800 plaintiffs in downstate Illinois are hoping to prevent HB 5471 from being implemented. → Read More
First Lawsuits Filed Against Illinois Assault Weapons Ban, With More to Come
Opponents of Illinois’ new ban on assault weapons and extended magazines promised legal action, and at least one suit has already been filed against the measure in Effingham County. → Read More
Car Thieves Targeting Unattended Vehicles, Chicago Police Warn
Chicago police are urging drivers not to leave their unattended vehicles running – whether at a gas station or on the street – following numerous separate... → Read More
A Chicago Love Story Ends in Tragedy After Florida Crash
Ten years after getting married, Maribel Macedo and Armando Gomez Sanchez were finally celebrating their honeymoon in Florida, but the trip ended in unspeakable tragedy after they were killed in a horrific car crash on New Year’s Eve. → Read More
Supporters, Opponents Gird for Legal Fight After Assault Weapons Bill Passes
With the governor’s signature Tuesday night, an assault weapons ban has become law in Illinois, and supporters and opponents are bracing themselves for a potential legal battle over the bill. → Read More
Chicago Mom, Carjacked at Gunpoint, Says Thieves Took Vehicle on SW Side Crime Spree
Keturah Johnson says she hasn’t been out of the house in three days after her car was stolen at gunpoint earlier this week, and she says that vehicle has apparently been used in a series of other crimes. → Read More
Nationwide Santa Shortage Has Some Saying ‘Bah Humbug'
Skyrocketing demand for Santa and fewer little helpers could have Christmas looking a little different this year. With more-in person holiday parties and mall... → Read More
Saint Ignatius College Prep Hockey Team Dedicates Game to Fellow Players Injured in Bus Crash
Saint Ignatius College Prep’s varsity hockey team took to the ice Thursday, marking the first game since members of the Chicago school’s junior varsity team... → Read More
Chicago Area Prepares for Slippery Tuesday Morning Commute as Snow Expected
While the Chicago area saw summer-like conditions in recent weeks, weather of a much different sort is expected Tuesday. The region is expected to see its first... → Read More
Gunman Killed in Shootout During Robbery Attempt at South Shore Grocery Store
A gunman was fatally shot Friday evening by a witness who opened fire when the suspect attempted to rob a supermarket in the city’s South Shore neighborhood,... → Read More
1 Dead, 2 Injured After Brazen Shooting Outside Princeton Park Restaurant, Police Say
One person is dead and two others were injured after a brazen drive-by shooting outside a Princeton Park McDonald’s restaurant on Thursday afternoon, which occured with dozens of people walking and driving nearby. → Read More
Prayer Vigil Held For Victims of Halloween Mass Shooting in Garfield Park
An emotional prayer vigil was held Wednesday evening for the 14 victims of a mass shooting in East Garfield Park on Halloween evening. → Read More
NBC 5 and Telemundo's Hispanic Heritage Month Stories
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
Emotional Vigil for West Ridge Shop Owner Killed in Attempted Armed Robbery
An emotional balloon release was held Thursday evening for a beloved West Ridge liquor store owner just steps from where he was shot to death Monday night during an attempted robbery. → Read More
As Brazen Chicago Carjackings Continue, Cook County Sheriff to Announce ‘Anti-Carjacking' Initiative
In 2021 alone, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office confirms that Chicago saw 2,098 incidents of vehicular hijacking. → Read More