WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL)

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WMAQ-TV, virtual channel 5 (UHF digital channel 29), is an NBC owned-and-operated television station located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. The station is owned by NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations subsidiary of NBCUniversal, and is part of a duopoly with Telemundo station WSNS-TV (channel 44); it is also co-owned with regional sports network Comcast SportsNet Chicago. WMAQ-TV maintains studio facilities and business offices at the NBC Tower on North Columbus Drive in the city's Streeterville neighborhood, and its transmitter is located atop the Willis Tower on South Wacker Drive in the Chicago Loop. Source

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Language English
Country United States of America
Media Market Chicago
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Timelapse captures violent tornado tearing across Lena, Illinois

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Chicago forecast: Tornado watch in effect until 11 p.m.

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Multiple people shot at West Garfield Park barber shop

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Sandbags line Crystal Lake street as residents prep for Fox River flooding

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Ground delay scheduled at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms

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A ground delay will go into effect late Friday for flights arriving to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on due to thunderstorms. The ground delay is expected to start at 8 p.m. and continue until 1:59 a.m. CT, according to the FAA.
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Traveling by plane this summer? Get ready for changes

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CPS teachers union reaches compromise over May Day

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Chicago Police body cam video released after officer's fatal shooting

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Live radar: Track rain and storms across Chicago area as severe weather looms

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Yet another round of potentially severe storms is threatening the Chicago area Friday, the latest in a string of systems eyeing the region this week. With virtually the entire Chicago area under a tornado watch through the evening hours and the National Weather Service placing northern Illinois under an "enhanced" risk of severe weather, the threat for storms heading into the evening is climbing. The window begins around 5 p.m., though some earlier showers and storms could have bigger impacts.
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Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announce separation after nearly 10 years

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Athletes Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announced they're separating after a nearly 10-year relationship. "There really is no smooth or easy way to share this news. After a lot of thought, we've made the decision to separate as a couple," the pair said in a co-signed statement posted on Instagram. "This hasn't been an easy decision, but it's one we've made together with so much love, respect, and care for each other," the joint post read.
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WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL) Journalists

Ahern, Mary Ann
Anderson, Kelsey
Balde, Lisa
Blanzy, Jeff
Brooks, Marion
Canellis, Lou
Capitanini, Lisa
Cassimy, Evrod
Chappell, Kate
Chappell, Mary
Chavarria, Lisa
Cross, Kevin
DeSalvo, Jen
Dziubasik, Dorothy
Farr, Christian
Fazio, Patrick
Fisher, Alexandria
Goudie, Chuck
Haeberle, Bennett
Hall, Cortney
Holt, Stefan
Kinzer, Cameron
Knutson, Matt
Lacey, Karyn
Lattanzio, Vince
Lesniak, Leigh
Maragos, Alex
Martin, Kye
Martinez, Natalie
Miller, Brant
Minogue, Bridget
Navarrete, Juan Carlos
Neveau, James
Nguyen, Vi
Norman, Art
Oliver, Pam
Perez, Jose
Ramirez, Ivonne
Ramirez, Sally
Randhawa, PJ
Relerford, Michelle
Robbins, Cary
Rodrigues, Matthew
Rodriguez, Gabi
Roeper, Richard
Rogers, Phil
Rollins, Poochie
Roman, Alicia
Rosati, Allison
Sack, Pete
Schanz, Jenn
Schmidt, Rose
Schutz, Paris
Scott, Iisha
Shin, DS
Sisk, Courtney
Smyser, Katy
Standohar, Kacy
Stauffer, Lauren
Stefanski, Matthew
Stroobandt, Izzy
Sutter, Lexi
Swidler, Francie
Trotter, LeeAnn
Vega, Dan
Viti, Jessica
Waldroup, Regina
Walker, Carrie
Wojciechowski, Charlie
Zuiker, Ariel