CHICAGO – Election officials across Illinois and southern Wisconsin told NBC 5 Investigates they anticipate a relatively smooth and secure e...
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Amtrak's new Chicago to Miami train begins next month. Here's how long it takes, and how much it costs
You can hitch a ride from Chicago to Miami on an Amtrak train beginning next month. According to Amtrak , the “Floridian” line will start ...
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Chicago's mayor unveils details of proposed property tax hike as part of 2025 budget
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson unveiled details behind a proposed property tax increase in his 2025 budget address Wednesday, reversing on a ...
Car crashes into Billy Corgan's popular suburban tea store Madame ZuZu's, authorities say
A car crashed into Madame ZuZu’s, a famed suburban tea shop owned by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, on Wednesday, officials said. ...
What is the Electoral College? More on how the U.S. actually picks its president
The presidential election is less than a week away, but there is more than one step to choosing the country’s next leader thanks to the Elec...
Boo! Some of Halloween's scariest movie characters are from Illinois and the Midwest
Halloween , Chucky, Nightmare on Elm Street, Candyman: there’s no shortage of scary movies out there during spooky season. But did you know ...
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Teri Garr, offbeat comic actress of ‘Young Frankenstein' and ‘Tootsie,' dies at 79
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenste...
Monday, October 28, 2024
What do you need to vote in Illinois? What you can bring into the ballot box with you
Election Day for 2024 in Illinois is sooner than you think — but before you had to your polling place, do you know what to bring? And are y...
Who is Tony Hinchcliffe? What to know about Trump rally comedian who insulted Puerto Rico
Of the nearly 30 speakers who recently warmed up the crowd for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden , comedian Tony Hinchcliffe got the ...
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Israeli forces leave a trail of destruction after dayslong siege at one of Gaza's last hospitals
Israeli forces withdrew from one of northern Gaza’s last functioning medical facilities , leaving a trail of destruction after a dayslong s...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will play vs. Bears Sunday
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will be active and start against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Daniels, ...
Will Chicago's Halloween forecast scare or delight kids this year?
Last year’s Halloween was a snowy one for many Chicago-area residents, but will the weather cooperate a bit more in 2024? In the days leadi...
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Arson suspect arrested after fire at suburban Target damages $1.5M in items
A Nevada man was charged with arson in connection with a fire at a suburban Rosemont Target store that damaged at least $1.5 million in merc...
Toys ‘R' Us opens standalone store at suburban Chicago shopping mall
Toys ‘R’ Us marked the grand opening of it first standalone location in the Chicago area with much fanfare on Saturday. Shoppers packed Ha...
When does Six Flags Great America close for the season? Here's what to know
With Halloween just days away and temperatures getting cooler, the season is beginning to wind down at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, w...
Friday, October 25, 2024
Grateful Dead founding bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84
Phil Lesh, founding bassist for the Grateful Dead, died Friday morning at 84, according to a post on his official Instagram account. The c...
Tips on how to lower your gas bill ahead of the winter months
Though it’s mostly been an unusually warm fall in the Chicago area, colder temperatures are inevitably on the way as winter and the end of t...
How to watch Illinois-Oregon game this weekend: Timing, TV channel and more
Illinois will take on top-ranked Oregon this weekend in a highly anticipated matchup, considered one of its biggest challenges this college...
Thursday, October 24, 2024
When are kids allowed to stay home alone? Here's what the law is in Illinois
Parents of children in need of running a quick errand may often dream of opting out of battling with their kids for a short trip to the stor...