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75th anniversary: Pioneering firsts

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chicago newsOctober 9, 2023 10:15 pm

75th anniversary: Pioneering firsts

As NBC 5 marks our 75th anniversary, our commitment to bringing you today’s top stories, weather and sports is stronger than ever. He’s a look back at the mission that started decades ago with plenty of pioneering along the way.

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75th anniversary: Pioneering firsts

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