This is a public service announcement … Jay-Z is performing the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show. The NFL, Apple Music and the rap mogul announced the news on Monday ahead of the Feb. 14, 2027, game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has produced the halftime show since 2019 and recently inked a five-year extension to ...

Concern has grown that people needing emergency trauma care in Chicago’s northern suburbs may encounter delays in getting treatment. The Illinois Department of Public Health revoked Vista Medical Center East’s designation as a trauma center, limiting its ability to treat certain serious injuries. Patients in or near Waukegan may need to travel a ...

Thirty-seven-year-old Matthew Unglesbee is in a familiar place: jail. NBC 5 Investigates has tracked Unglesbee’s periodic criminal offenses back to 2009. He’s been convicted of threatening a public official, impersonating police and sexually assaulting a minor, then violating the sex offender registration laws. Now, he’s facing his first ...

The outbound exit from the Dan Ryan Expressway to 18th Street near Chicagos Pilsen neighborhood was closed by law enforcement Monday evening amid a heavy police presence in the area. Video from NBC Chicagos Sky 5 helicopter showed multiple Chicago police and other law enforcement vehicles near 18th Street and Union Avenue around 6 p.m. Officers and a ...

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was fined for wearing cleats with an unauthorized logo, but the manufacturers CEO is willing to dip into his own pocket to pay that levy. Williams was fined $11,941 by the NFL for having an unauthorized logo on his cleats during the Bears Week 6 win over the Atlanta Falcons, according to the league. The cleats ...

A beloved McDonalds sandwich known for its seasonal comebacks and cult following, though certainly not up everyone’s alley, is returning to participating locations. The McRib, the Chicago-based burger giant’s seasoned boneless pork dippedin its own signature sauce, will be available in select cities beginning Tuesday. McDonalds has confirmed its ...

Halloween can be challenging for children living with Type 1 diabetes. Between navigating doses and candy baskets, in addition to finding a spot to give a shot in the middle of trick-or-treating, the holiday can be stressful. This year, there’s a new option. The Food and Drug Administration approved Afrezza, an inhaled insulin, for people ages 6 and ...

A United Airlines flight was diverted back to Las Vegas shortly after takeoff over the weekend due to what police said was a report of a passenger making a terroristic threat. Las Vegas police said they detained a 25-year-old passenger after the report on the Saturday night flight headed to Newark, New Jersey. The man was arrested on charges of making a ...

Amazons long-awaited drone delivery service has whirred to life in a handful of Chicago suburbs, but some residents want the technology to be grounded. The drones have been put into use at Amazons fulfillment center in suburban Markham, fulfilling a promise from the tech company to roll out the delivery service earlier this year. While the company ...

All Chicago voters will see the same six questions on their November ballots, ranging from questions on a “Millionaire’s Tax” to whether the city should seek compensation for Operation Midway Blitz. All six of the questions are advisory referenda, but they also came from different sources. Three Ballot Questions From the City of Chicago 1. ...

Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees, or about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence. The company’s voluntary exit offer was available to eligible employees in Canada, India, the United Kingdom and the United States, the company’s Chief People Officer Amy Coleman wrote in a ...

With fall festivities in full swing across the Chicago area, a popular suburban pumpkin farm is reminding the public it remains open, even while its petting zoo stays closed “out of an abundance of caution” over a potential link to several recently confirmed E. coli cases. Bengtson’s Pumpkin Farm, in southwest suburban Homer Glen, said in a ...

A student was sexually assaulted by a masked assailant inside of a residence hall at Illinois State University Monday morning. According to an alert sent out by ISU Police, at approximately 1 a.m. a student was on the lower-level service area of the Watterson Towers residential building in Normal when she was attacked by an unknown assailant. ...

A man has been charged in Illinois with mailing four letters containing a white granular substance to members of Congress, all of which were sent in envelopes containing his name and home address. Matthew Unglesbee has been charged with sending threatening letters containing a white granular substance to three members of Congress, along with a ...

Editor’s note: The video in the player above is from a previous report. The Federal Railroad Administration will conduct a more detailed environmental assessment of Amtraks plan to relocate its 14th Street maintenance facility to Union Pacifics Canal Street Yard in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood after the proposal sparked intense backlash from ...

For the first time since 2020, Halloween falls on a Saturday. And in some parts of the Chicago area, that means trick-or-treat times are a bit different for the holiday this year. Many cities and villages release details about their trick-or-treat times for Halloween as the candy-filled holiday approaches. This year, some appear to be extended with many ...

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. and around the world a threat that’s projected to rise significantly over the next two decades. In an aim to get ahead of the risk, four major medical organizations the American Heart Association, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the ...

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. The filing sets up the San Francisco company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially eclipsing the SpaceX initial public ...

Early voting is continuing across the Chicago area, and dozens of locations are currently open for those looking to cast their ballots. Many locations are open through the day before the election, and in most counties you can cast ballots at any early voting location so long as you are a resident of that county. So how can you find out exactly where ...

Editor’s Note: This story contains upsetting and disturbing allegations. A Frankfort mom accused of killing her 2-year-old son and then trying to harm herself inside her suburban home appeared in court Monday as part of a discovery status hearing, with the attorneys saying she deserves a “thorough investigation” as the case continues. Wearing ...

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been flying high in the teams last two victories, but his wallet is a little bit lighter these days. Williams recently returned to the field after missing three games, leading the Bears to wins over the Atlanta Falcons and most recently the New England Patriots. While his on-field exploits thrilled Bears ...

The American Red Cross is offering a cash incentive to donate blood ahead of the winter holidays after the organization declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis this year. “As we lean into fall activities, keeping blood and platelet donation appointments on the books is crucial to ensuring hospitals have the tools they need to care for ...

An extra hour of sleep is on the way for most Americans, though the fall back to standard time will bring darker afternoons, too. One tip: Try to get outside for some morning sun itll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. ...

Be mindful about what you drink. It could affect your heart health and risk for cardiovascular disease. Sipping certain beverages adds sugar, chemicals and stimulants to the diet. The liquid calories provide less satiety than food, leading to overindulgence and weight gain. But fill your glass or cup with a healthy beverage and you can provide the ...

The Chicago area over the past few weeks has seen beautiful blue skies, mild conditions and warm October days. Will the weather stay that way for Halloween? Here’s an early look at the holiday forecast and the weather changes to expect this week. Monday Temperatures Monday morning started out chilly but mild, NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist ...