NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather App Overview

The NBC 5 Chicago news and weather app offers comprehensive local news, weather, and 24/7 free streaming content. It's free to download and use, providing Chicago and Illinois breaking news alerts and weather updates tailored to your specific location. You can customize and manage these alerts within the app settings.

Key Features

NBC 5 Chicago Weather News

The app offers a highly customizable weather home screen with rearrangeable weather modules. Users can add new locations and set up weather alerts through an upgraded location hub. The app includes the exclusive Live Doppler 5 weather radar, offering detailed 10-day weather forecasts, hourly forecasts with customizable graphs, and comprehensive weather maps, storm trackers, and radar. Additionally, it provides real-time weather conditions such as UV index and air quality, along with weather closings for Chicago-area schools and localized weather news videos.

NBC 5 Chicago Breaking News Alerts

Receive alerts for local, national, and international news that can be personalized and managed within the app settings. Stay updated with top news of the day, covering breaking news, politics, urgent product recalls, and trending topics in local news and pop culture. The app also features a dedicated alerts center and a trending section to discover buzz-worthy topics.

NBC Chicago News 24/7 Streaming Channel

Enjoy nonstop local Chicago news, weather, and special coverage around the clock with a free 24/7 streaming channel. The app provides live coverage of news briefings and urgent events, along with a dedicated video page featuring the latest video feed. It also includes entertainment and lifestyle videos from Access.

NBC Chicago Investigations & More

Explore investigative stories from local and award-winning Chicago journalists, including NBC 5 Responds reports that help solve consumer problems and secure refunds. Get business news, finance news, and stock market updates from CNBC, as well as entertainment and celebrity news from E! Online and Access. The app also features lifestyle and entertainment news from the NBC TODAY show.

History and Distinction

NBC 5 Chicago, owned by NBCUniversal, first aired on October 8, 1948, as WNBQ. Known for its extensive digital coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, the NBC 5 Storm Team, powered by the exclusive Live Doppler 5 weather radar, is recognized for providing Chicago's Most Accurate Forecast, verified by independent weather forecast verification company Weatherate.

Privacy and Security

The app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software, allowing users to contribute to market research similar to Nielsen’s TV Ratings. For more information, visit Nielsen Digital Privacy. Additionally, the app respects user privacy choices and complies with California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations.

Download the NBC 5 Chicago news and weather app today to stay connected with the latest news and weather updates tailored to your needs.