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Early voting expands in Illinois this week. Here's what to know

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Illinois to face No. 1 Oregon in first game vs. top-ranked opponent in 17 years
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How do El Niño, La Niña patterns impact Chicago's winter weather?
Indiana 5 hours ago

Undefeated Indiana's QB Kurtis Rourke to miss at least one game: Reports

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Israel 3 hours ago

U.S. investigating apparent leak of ‘top secret' U.S. documents regarding Israel

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 06: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to DJ Moore #2 (not pictured) against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Soldier Field on October 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears 6 hours ago

After Bears' bye week, rest of 2024-25 schedule presents difficult test

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Beach Park 6 hours ago

Teen killed in Beach Park chain-reaction crash

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Chicago Forecast 7 hours ago

Chicago Forecast: 80° and sunny

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Vernon Hills 19 hours ago

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in north suburban Vernon Hills

Chicago Weather 19 hours ago

CHICAGO'S FORECAST: Summer-Like Conditions Continue

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The Capitol Building is seen from the National Mall

Israel 3 hours ago

U.S. investigating apparent leak of ‘top secret' U.S. documents regarding Israel

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 06: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to DJ Moore #2 (not pictured) against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter at Soldier Field on October 06, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears 6 hours ago

After Bears' bye week, rest of 2024-25 schedule presents difficult test

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Beach Park 6 hours ago

Teen killed in Beach Park chain-reaction crash

Donald Trump Campaigns For President In Pennsylvania

Decision 2024 19 mins ago

Trump attempts to troll Harris by serving french fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald's

Paul Whelan at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Aug. 1.

Russia 57 mins ago

Paul Whelan was devasted at being left behind in a Russian labor camp as other Americans were released

Health 3 hours ago

Younger Asian American women had the second-lowest breast cancer rate. Why they're now tied for No. 1

Cher in 1972 and Zendaya in 2024.

Celebrity News 59 mins ago

Zendaya channels Cher by wearing a barely-there gold dress at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Jennifer Lawrence

Celebrity babies 2 hours ago

Jennifer Lawrence is pregnant, expecting baby No. 2 with Cooke Maroney

Guests attend as Love Is Blind Cast celebrates Netflix’s first Live Reunion with the Iconic Pods and a screening party at Ole Red in Nashville on April 07, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Reality TV 4 hours ago

‘Love is Blind' contestant draws criticism for bringing up his wealth on first dates—how to actually bring up money when dating

Illinois Election 2024 Oct 17

What judges will be on your ballot? What to know and how to research them

Donald Trump Oct 15

Trump defends economic plan, faces trade war questions in Chicago interview

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Donald Trump Oct 15

Why is Donald Trump in Chicago and where will he be? What to know about his visit

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 13: Runners compete at the start of the 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Marathon Oct 13

Watch: 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Finish Line

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 13: Runners compete at the start of the 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Marathon Oct 14

Re-watch NBC Chicago's 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon broadcast

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 13: Runners pass the Chicago Theatre during the 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Chicago Marathon Oct 14

Beyond the world record finish, the 2024 Chicago Marathon set another major record

Donald Trump and Mark Cuban

Decision 2024 21 hours ago

‘Weak and pathetic': Trump seethes as Mark Cuban campaigns for Harris

Tampa-area home builder Brent Taylor says immigrant labor is essential to residential construction, and mass deportations of undocumented people would hurt the industry.

Decision 2024 23 hours ago

Trump vows to deport millions. Builders say it would drain their crews and drive up home costs

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Decision 2024 Oct 19

There will be plenty of firsts no matter who wins the presidential election

Elon Musk

Elon Musk Oct 18

Elon Musk raises payment offer to $100 for voters who sign petition supporting ‘free speech & right to bear arms'

Decision 2024 Oct 18

Female candidates face an uphill battle on the national stage. Here's why

NBC 5 Investigates Oct 11

NBC 5 Investigates: Former teacher charged with exposing himself to children has history of other incidents

NBC 5 Investigates Oct 10

Chicago spent more than $80K to renovate, furnish office for First Lady Johnson

NBC 5 Investigates Sep 27

Mayor Johnson inks $100 million increase for Favorite Healthcare Staffing

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NBC 5 Responds Oct 16

3 years after Supreme Court ruling, local scam victims receiving less assistance from government

NBC 5 Responds Oct 15

What happens to your genetic data if 23andMe is sold? Here's what to know

NBC 5 Responds Oct 10

After suburban family left with $81,000 in solar panel bills following house fire, NBC 5 Responds steps in to help

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chicago food Oct 10

The Food Guy: Mariscos San Pedro

Food & Drink Oct 4

The Food Guy: Sanders BBQ Supply Co.

Food & Drink Sep 26

The Food Guy: New deli, bagel shop open in Evanston

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Police cite driver after Illinois state trooper killed in downstate crash

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1 in custody after shot accidentally fired from ‘imitation firearm' inside Fox Valley Mall

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Witness in Delphi murders trial becomes emotional as he recounts finding teens' bodies

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Money Report

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Elliott, Southwest in early settlement talks for significant board representation, sources say

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Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk, who supports Republican presidential nominee former U.S. President Donald Trump, gestures as he speaks about voting during an America PAC Town Hall in Folsom, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 17, 2024.

Elon Musk offers $1 million a day to entice swing state voters to sign petition

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The author paid a company, Renewable Recycling, to pick up and recycle his queen-size mattress in New York City.

Why I paid $95 to recycle a mattress — and you might, too

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Health & Wellness

Northwestern health clinic focused on breast cancer affecting Latinas

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New ranking names best children's hospitals in Illinois, Midwest

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When can you get free COVID test kits from the government? Here's the latest

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Chicago Real Estate

HIGHLAND PARK, IL – OCTOBER 21: A gate with the number 23 controls access to the home of basketball legend Michael Jordan on October 21, 2013 in Highland Park, Illinois. Twenty-three is the number Jordan wore while playing basketball for the Chicago Bulls. The home which had been offered for sale for $29 million and later dropped to $21 million is scheduled to be sold at auction on November 22. The 32,683-squre-foot home features nine bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, a 15-car attached garage and an “NBA-quality” basketball court. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Michael Jordan's suburban Chicago mansion under contract 12 years after it was listed

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Illinois home with unexpected tie to Frank Lloyd Wright and a notable history hits market for $2.5M

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All-pink Barbie-theme home hits market for $1.1M in Wisconsin

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