The mayor of Hammond, Indiana, says the Chicago Bears have informed him they plan on making an announcement Thursday.

A driver was killed when he slammed into an empty school bus, causing a chain reaction collision late Tuesday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.

A single ticket purchased at a gas station in Quincy, Illinois, hit the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning numbers were: 4, 26, 66, 67, 69, with a red Powerball of 9. Stream NBC 5 for free, ...

Texting friends, replying to a business email, tapping out some text for a social media post. We do a lot of writing on our smartphones, which are increasingly essential for our work and personal ...

A community is devastated after an 88-year-old grandmother died when her house exploded in Portage, Indiana Tuesday.

At least five tornadoes tore through the Chicago area and northwest Indiana during a strong derecho storm on Tuesday.

If you’re sick of rain, the NBC 5 Storm Team has some bad news, as severe thunderstorms and heavy rain remain in the forecast for several more days.

Tuesday's storms powered through the Chicago area at a unusual pace, bringing with them multiple tornado spin-ups and straight line winds that reached up to 100 mph.

From the cost of cleanup to the stress of canceling plans, compounding emotions can build anxiety. Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO and founder of Light on Anxiety Treatment Centers in Chicago, spoke with NBC ...

Happiness boosters don’t have to take a lot of time, money or planning. Feeling better is in your control, especially with mental health challenges mounting in autumn. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, ...

A tornado warning was issued for northern LaSalle County until 9:15 a.m., with the National Weather Service warning of severe ...

It was a career night for Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman, and he made some team history in the process. Bregman, who was serving as the Cubs’ designated hitter in Wednesday’s game against the ...