NBC 5 Chicago
Coverage of NBC 5 Chicago in the Nexus archive.
- Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights, high heat expected in East
Storms caused power outages for hundreds of thousands in the Midwest and disrupted over 1,000 flights at Chicago airports. High heat and humidity, with potential record temperatures, are expected in the East Coast and Northeast. The National Weather Service reported tornadoes and severe thunderstorms linked to a frontal system.
- Storms knock out power in the Midwest and disrupt Chicago flights
Storms caused widespread power outages in the Midwest, affecting over 264,000 customers in Illinois and 140,000 in Michigan. Chicago airports experienced over 1,000 flight delays or cancellations due to thunderstorms, with damage reported including downed trees, building damage, and a collapsed apartment building roof.
- One police officer dead after Chicago hospital shooting
A police officer was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a Chicago hospital on Saturday. The suspect, who has not been publicly identified, has been taken into custody.