NBC 5
Coverage of NBC 5 in the Nexus archive.
- Mass shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards leaves 2 dead, 5 injured: CPD
A mass shooting in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood left two people dead and five injured when two men opened fire on a group near Cornell Paul Square Park at 12:30 a.m. Friday. Police are searching for suspects and confirmed no arrests have been made.
- Jury selection continues in Karmelo Anthony murder trial a year after fatal track meet stabbing
Jury selection continues in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial for the 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a Frisco track meet. Voir dire began Monday in Collin County and is expected to conclude Wednesday, with opening arguments starting Thursday. Judge John Roach has imposed strict media rules, and prosecutors emphasized the presumption of innocence during juror questioning.
- ‘Useless': President Trump calls out Pope Leo XIV for meeting with Chicago mayor
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for their recent meeting in Rome, calling the mayor 'useless' and reiterating his opposition to Iran's nuclear weapons. Johnson responded by condemning Trump's 'blasphemous war in Iran' and emphasizing his commitment to justice. The article details Trump's prior attacks on the Pope and Johnson, including claims about crime and foreign policy.
- Camera over Lake Michigan shakes from wind amid beach hazard with ‘dangerous' conditions
Strong wind gusts caused dangerous seven-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches in Chicago and suburbs, prompting a National Weather Service beach hazard warning. NBC 5 reported sustained winds of 15 mph with higher gusts, advising people to avoid piers and breakwalls due to risks of being swept away.
- After months of traffic headaches, Ohio, Ontario bridges in and out of Chicago to finally reopen
Two major Chicago bridges connecting the Kennedy Expressway to River North are reopening with three lanes each after over a year of traffic disruptions caused by construction. The Illinois Department of Transportation completed a $15.4 million project to repair bridge structures, with future weekend closures planned for additional work.
- Family of Hinsdale couple killed in 2025 crash files lawsuit
The family of Brett and Melissa Lane, killed in a 2025 crash caused by Bozena Slimak, filed a lawsuit. Police records indicate Slimak had a medical emergency before the crash, first responders noted her dangerous state, and she fled the scene, leading to the collision. The lawsuit names Pleasantview Fire Protection District as a defendant.