About NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather
The NBC Chicago news and weather app connects you with the latest Chicago news, Chicago weather forecasts, breaking news alerts, investigative journalism and a 24/7 local news streaming channel. The app delivers Chicago...
The NBC Chicago news and weather app connects you with the latest Chicago news, Chicago weather forecasts, breaking news alerts, investigative journalism and a 24/7 local news streaming channel. The app delivers Chicago breaking news alerts and weather alerts for your location that can be customized and managed in app settings.
Get access to Chicago local news from the award-winning NBC Chicago news team, covering the issues, stories and updates that matter most to Chicago and Illinois residents. Follow live radar, local traffic updates, developing stories in Chicago and beyond, sports, entertainment news, lifestyle coverage, business news and financial insights in one easy-to-use app.
The NBC Chicago local app helps you stay informed with the following features:
+ Customizable Chicago weather home screen with weather modules you can rearrange
+ Add the Chicago weather widget for quick access to current conditions and forecasts
+ Upgraded location hub to add Chicago, Illinois and nearby locations and set up weather alerts
+ Live weather radar with interactive weather data for Chicago and the surrounding area
+ 10-day Chicago weather forecasts for your area
+ Hourly Chicago weather forecasts featuring a customizable graph
+ Chicago local weather maps and live radar
+ Chicago weather forecast data including UV index, air quality and live weather conditions
+ Weather alerts for every location you save in the app
+ Weather closings for Chicago-area schools
+ Weather news videos from your NBC Chicago meteorologists
CHICAGO NEWS ALERTS
+ Alerts for Chicago local news, breaking news, national headlines and world news that can be personalized and managed in app settings
+ Top News of the day covering Chicago breaking news, local politics, urgent product recalls and good news
+ Latest news feed with Chicago news articles and videos in reverse chronological order
+ Alerts center showing urgent Chicago stories you may have missed if you did not click on push notifications
+ Trending section to discover daily, buzz-worthy topics in Chicago news, local stories and pop culture
+ Video Shorts with quick, mobile-friendly Chicago news updates from NBC Chicago journalists
NBC CHICAGO NEWS 24/7 STREAMING CHANNEL
+ 24/7 NBC Chicago News streaming channel
+ Live NBC Chicago local newscasts
+ Breaking news live coverage of news briefings and urgent news events in Chicago
+ Dedicated video page with the latest NBC Chicago video feed
CREATE AN NBC CHICAGO ACCOUNT
Sign in to save and bookmark Chicago news articles and videos, manage preferences, and sync newsletter subscriptions across NBC platforms.
NBC CHICAGO INVESTIGATIONS & MORE
+ Investigative stories from local and award-winning NBC Chicago journalists
+ Consumer reports and investigations that protect and inform viewers
+ Local and regional Chicago sports news
+ Business news, finance news and stock market news from CNBC
+ Entertainment and celebrity news from E!
+ Lifestyle and entertainment news from NBC TODAY show
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Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather since it was posted on our website on 2013-08-22 07:48:12.
The latest version is 8.8.1 and it was updated on 2026-06-26 09:56:58. See below the changes in each version.
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 8.8.1
Updated At: 2026-06-11
Changes: Weather Widgets have arrived!
- Add small or medium widgets for current conditions on your Home Screen. Tap a widget to view the full forecast.
- Widgets match your app location and stay in sync
- Video Shorts now on the Video page and homepage
- Refreshed Weather experience with customizable modules, clearer type and icons, improved location hub, streamlined radar layers, and updated alerts
Please rate our app in the Play Store and send your feedback to
[email protected].
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 8.7.1
Updated At: 2026-05-21
Changes: Weather Widgets have arrived!
- Add small or medium widgets for current conditions on your Home Screen. Tap a widget to view the full forecast.
- Widgets match your app location and stay in sync
- Video Shorts now on the Video page and homepage
- Refreshed Weather experience with customizable modules, clearer type and icons, improved location hub, streamlined radar layers, and updated alerts
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 8.7
Updated At: 2026-04-06
Changes: Video Shorts: We’ve added a new section to the home screen where you can watch short, phone-friendly news videos from our local journalists.
Please rate our app in the Play Store and send your feedback to
[email protected].
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 8.5.1
Updated At: 2025-11-13
Changes: The Live Broadcast Bar just got an upgrade! Live streams now autoplay (muted) right at the top of your Home Screen, making it easier than ever to catch what’s happening live.
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 8.4.1
Updated At: 2025-08-22
Changes: -You can now create an account in the app. By signing in with your NBCUniversal Profile, you’ll be able to save articles and videos to view later, and manage your newsletter subscriptions across NBCUniversal platforms.
-This update also includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
Please rate our app in the Play Store and send your feedback to
[email protected].
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 8.2
Updated At: 2025-06-06
Changes: This version has a brand-new weather section with the following features:
· Dynamic Layout that lets you customize your weather home screen by rearranging weather modules
· Improved Legibility
· Improved Location Experience
· Revised Radar Settings
· Clear Information Hierarchy
·Upgraded Weather Alerts Settings
Please rate our app in the app store and keep sending us your feedback to
[email protected].
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 7.13
Updated At: 2024-05-23
Changes: - Performance improvements
- Bug fixes
Please rate our app in the app store, tell your friends and family about it and send us your feedback to
[email protected]. Your comments will help us improve it.
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 7.12.3
Updated At: 2024-04-30
Changes: Bug fixes & Improvements.
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 7.11.2
Updated At: 2024-04-10
Changes: - This version contains a new “24/7” feature in the app homepage menu. It gives you access to a free NBC 5 Chicago news stream with 24/7 local news, weather and special coverage around the clock, wherever you are.
- Performance improvements
- Bug fixes
Please rate our app in the app store, tell your friends and family about it and send us your feedback to
[email protected]. Your comments will help us improve it.
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 7.10.1
Updated At: 2023-09-26
Changes: - We've addressed issues related to the Weather screen & Radar glitching
- Other Performance improvements & Bug fixes
Please rate our app in the app store, tell your friends and family about it and send us your feedback to
[email protected]. Your comments will help us improve it.
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