NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather 7.12.2

The NBC 5 Chicago news and weather app provides users with comprehensive local news, weather updates, and live news streaming. This free app offers a range of features that can be customized to suit individual preferences and provides real-time breaking news and weather alerts for the Chicago and Illinois areas. With a focus on the issues that matter most to Chicago residents, the app features the award-winning NBC 5 Chicago news team, delivering accurate local forecasts from the NBC 5 Storm Team.

Key features of the NBC 5 Chicago app include:

• Breaking news alerts for local, national, and international news, which can be personalized and managed in the app settings.
• Top news of the day, covering breaking news, politics, product recalls, interesting stories, and positive news.
• A latest news feed that presents articles and videos in reverse chronological order.
• An alerts center that highlights the most urgent stories of the day, ensuring important information isn't missed.
• A trending section that showcases daily buzz-worthy topics in local news and pop culture.

The app also provides an array of weather-related features:

• Live Doppler 5, a proprietary weather radar owned by NBC 5 Chicago, which offers exclusive features and data.
• Accurate 10-day weather forecasts for Illinois regions.
• Hourly forecasts featuring a customizable graph.
• Chicago weather maps and radar.
• Detailed weather forecast data including UV index, dew point, and live conditions.
• Weather alerts for saved locations in the app.
• School closings due to weather conditions in the Chicago area.

Furthermore, users can access video content:

• Live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts.
• 24/7 news programming from NBC Chicago.
• Breaking news live coverage, including news briefings and urgent events.
• Weather news videos from local meteorologists.
• A dedicated video page with the latest video feed.
• Entertainment and lifestyle videos from Access.

In addition, the app offers other valuable features:

• Investigative stories from local and renowned Chicago journalists.
• NBC 5 Responds reports that address consumer problems and aim to recover lost funds.
• Sports news from NBC Sports Chicago.
• Business news, finance updates, and stock market information from CNBC.
• Entertainment and celebrity news from E! Online and Access.
• Lifestyle and entertainment news from NBC TODAY show.

NBC 5 Chicago is an affiliate of NBCUniversal Local Owned Stations, initially airing on October 8, 1948, as WNBQ. In August 1964, the station's call letters changed to WMAQ-TV (We Must Ask Questions). The NBC Chicago team has gained recognition for its extensive digital coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in the Chicago area and Illinois. Additionally, the NBC 5 Storm Team, utilizing Live Doppler 5, provides certified accurate weather forecasts verified by Weatherate, an independent television weather forecast verification company.

This NBC 5 Chicago local news and weather app features Nielsen's measurement software, allowing users to contribute to market research such as Nielsen's TV Ratings. For more information on privacy choices and guidelines, please visit the following links:

• Nielsen's Digital Privacy Choices
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