NBC 5 Chicago

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Site Editorial Commentary：Top local stories and weather, breaking news and live TV.

Stay informed and connected with the NBC 5 Chicago news and weather app, your comprehensive source for local news, accurate weather forecasts, and 24/7 free streaming. Download the app for free and receive instant Chicago and Illinois breaking news alerts and real-time weather updates tailored to your location, with easy customization options within the app settings.

Get unparalleled access to 24/7 news coverage from the award-winning NBC 5 Chicago news team, delivering in-depth reports on the issues and concerns that matter most to residents throughout the Chicago area and Illinois. The NBC 5 Storm Team provides precise Chicago local weather forecasts, ensuring you stay safe and informed while on the go. Enjoy a powerful weather radar, up-to-the-minute local traffic information, live updates on developing stories in Chicago and beyond, Chicago sports updates, entertainment headlines, lifestyle features, business news, and financial insights – all conveniently in one app.

Key Features:

NBC 5 CHICAGO WEATHER NEWS:
+ Personalize your weather home screen with rearrangeable weather modules.
+ Enhanced location hub for adding new locations and setting up custom weather alerts.
+ Exclusive Live Doppler 5 weather radar, owned and operated by NBC 5, offering unique features and data.
+ Comprehensive 10-day weather forecasts for your specific Illinois region.
+ Detailed hourly forecasts presented in a customizable graph format.
+ Interactive Chicago weather maps, storm tracker, and radar visualizations.
+ Extensive Chicago weather data, including UV index, air quality readings, and other real-time weather conditions.
+ Timely weather alerts for every location you save within the app.
+ Up-to-date weather-related School closings for the Chicago area.
+ Informative weather news videos from your trusted local meteorologists.

NBC 5 CHICAGO BREAKING NEWS ALERTS:
+ Customizable alerts for Chicago local news, national headlines, and global news, easily managed in the app settings.
+ "Top News of the Day" section, covering breaking news, political developments, urgent product recalls, unique stories, and positive news updates.
+ Constantly updated news feed displaying all articles and videos in reverse chronological order.
+ Dedicated alerts center highlighting the most important stories of the day that you may have missed.
+ Trending section featuring daily, buzz-worthy topics in local news and pop culture.

NBC CHICAGO NEWS 24/7 STREAMING CHANNEL:
+ Complimentary 24/7 streaming channel providing continuous local Chicago news, weather updates, and special coverage, accessible anytime, anywhere.
+ Live breaking news coverage of press briefings and other urgent news events.
+ Dedicated video page showcasing the latest video content.
+ Engaging entertainment and lifestyle videos from Access.

NBC CHICAGO INVESTIGATIONS & MORE:
+ In-depth investigative reports from local and award-winning Chicago journalists.
+ "NBC 5 Responds" reports that address consumer issues and advocate for your financial recovery.
+ Business news, finance updates, and stock market analysis from CNBC.
+ Entertainment and celebrity news from E! Online and Access.
+ Lifestyle and entertainment content from NBC's TODAY show.

NBC 5 Chicago, a part of the NBCUniversal Local Owned Stations, is owned by NBCUniversal. Since its first broadcast on October 8, 1948, as WNBQ, NBC's third owned-and-operated television station, NBC 5 has been a trusted source of information for the Chicago area. In August 1964, the station's call letters were changed to WMAQ-TV, which stands for "We Must Ask Questions." The NBC Chicago team is recognized for its comprehensive digital coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in the Chicago area and Illinois. The NBC 5 Storm Team, powered by Live Doppler 5, the station's owned weather radar, is proud to provide Chicago's Most Accurate Forecast, as certified by Weatherate, an independent television weather forecast verification company.

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