NBC 5 Chicago Downloads & RevenueNBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather · App Store & Google Play
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather by NBCUniversal Media, LLC is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather update history & changes
Last change · 14 events since 5 Oct 2009Full timeline ↓✏️AndroidDescription updated✏️iOSDescription updated✏️iOSAge rating changed📦iOSUpdated to version 8.10.1📦AndroidUpdated to version 8.10.1🎉iOSIn-app event: Decision 2026🆕iOSFirst spotted by AppInsider📈AndroidEntered the top 100🆕AndroidFirst spotted by AppInsider📦iOSVersion 8.9📦AndroidVersion 8.9🆕AndroidReleased on Google Play🆕iOSReleased on the App Store
Full timeline · 14 events
- ✏️NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather: description updatedAndroid· US
- ✏️NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather: description updatediOS· US
- ✏️NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather: age rating changediOS12+ → 17+
- ✏️NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather: app got smalleriOS243 MB → 216 MB (-11%)
- 📦NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather updated to version 8.10.1iOSWe've improved the Video Shorts experience in the app. Now, when you open a Video Short from a push notification, you can keep watching—just swipe to see more videos.
Please rate our app in the App Store and send your feedback to [email protected].… more - 📦NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather updated to version 8.10.1AndroidWe've improved the Video Shorts experience in the app. Now, when you open a Video Short from a push notification, you can keep watching—just swipe to see more videos.
Please rate our app in the Play Store and send your feedback to [email protected].… more - 🎉NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather in-app event: Decision 2026iOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 5 Nov
- 🆕NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather first spotted by AppInsideriOS#30 in Top Free · News · United States
- 📈NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather entered the top 100AndroidTop Free · News & Magazines · US
- 🆕NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 📦NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 8.9iOSWe fixed an issue with the weather radar forecast timeline. Radar timestamps now update correctly as you move through the forecast, making it easier to track approaching weather.
General bug fixes and performance improvements.… more - 📦NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather version 8.9AndroidWe fixed an issue with the weather radar forecast timeline. Radar timestamps now update correctly as you move through the forecast, making it easier to track approaching weather.
General bug fixes and performance improvements.… more - 🆕NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.1 ★
5k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#98
Android · 
News & Magazines Free
News & Magazines FreeMeasured
New ratings a week
1.1
both stores, 4-week average
Measured
App Store
App details
App ID
331802255
Publisher
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Oct 2009
17 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 16.6+
iPhone 8 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
17+
4 content notes below
Languages
1
EN
Size
216 MB
Also listed in
Weather
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive ThemesInfrequent/Mild Realistic ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Horror/Fear ThemesInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.nbcuni.nbcots.nbcchicago.android
Publisher
NBC Universal Media, LLC
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
App Store: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Own advertising
How NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Own ad business
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | 0 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #98 News & Magazines Free | 1 of 23 countries | #98 | – |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisApp Store
New ratings a week
1.1
4-week average
Lifetime rating
4.5★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
63/100
faster than 72% of News apps
Google Play
New ratings a week
under 1
4-week average
Lifetime rating
3.9★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
20/100
faster than 0% of News and magazines apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.5 ★ | 2k |
| Google Play | 3.9 ★ | 3k 998 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.1 ★ weighted by ratings | 5k |
About NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather
The NBC Chicago app is your trusted source for local news, NBC 5 Storm Team weather forecasts and breaking alerts. Stay connected with live coverage, Doppler radar, traffic updates and 24/7 news streaming tailored for Chicago, Cook County and the surrounding Chicagoland area.
Get trusted local reporting, real-time weather updates and live coverage from NBC 5 Chicago in one app. Follow stories across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including breaking news, politics, elections, public safety, severe weather, traffic, transit, entertainment and urgent updates that affect your day.
Why use the NBC Chicago app?
If you live or work in Chicago, Illinois or the surrounding suburbs, the NBC Chicago app offers live local coverage, investigative reporting and real-time alerts to keep you informed throughout the day.
What can you do with the NBC Chicago app?
Follow Chicago local news and community
* Get instant push notifications for local, national and world headlines
* Read exclusive articles and watch video reports from NBC 5 Chicago journalists
* Catch up on stories you missed in the integrated Alerts Center
* Follow key topics including local economy, public safety, transit and education
Follow elections and politics
* Follow complete coverage of electoral races in Chicago, Cook County, statewide Illinois political contests and local races
* Track primary and general election results, ballot measures and local proposals
* Watch live election debates and analysis with NBC 5 anchors
Stay ahead of the weather with live radar
* Check current conditions, hourly forecasts, 10-day projections, air quality and UV index
* Access NBC 5 Storm Team live Doppler radar to track rain, winter storms, snow accumulation and severe temperature drops
* Add custom weather widgets to your Home Screen to quickly check forecasts for your area
24/7 live streaming and special coverage
* Watch live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts and special coverage on demand
* Follow investigative journalism from NBC 5 Investigates and consumer guidance from NBC 5 Responds
Personalize your NBC Chicago experience
* Sign in with an NBCUniversal Profile to save articles and videos to watch later
* Manage alert preferences and newsletter subscriptions all in one place
Who is the NBC Chicago app for?
It is designed for residents and commuters across Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County, Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland who need real-time weather tracking, traffic and local news updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize news, election and weather alerts?
Yes. You can filter push notifications by topic and location, receiving only the severe weather alerts, breaking news, election updates or community notices you choose.
Can I watch live newscasts inside the app?
Yes. You can stream NBC Chicago News 24/7, live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts, press conferences and special breaking coverage from anywhere.
NBC Chicago provides local news, NBC 5 Storm Te
Get trusted local reporting, real-time weather updates and live coverage from NBC 5 Chicago in one app. Follow stories across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including breaking news, politics, elections, public safety, severe weather, traffic, transit, entertainment and urgent updates that affect your day.
Why use the NBC Chicago app?
If you live or work in Chicago, Illinois or the surrounding suburbs, the NBC Chicago app offers live local coverage, investigative reporting and real-time alerts to keep you informed throughout the day.
What can you do with the NBC Chicago app?
Follow Chicago local news and community
* Get instant push notifications for local, national and world headlines
* Read exclusive articles and watch video reports from NBC 5 Chicago journalists
* Catch up on stories you missed in the integrated Alerts Center
* Follow key topics including local economy, public safety, transit and education
Follow elections and politics
* Follow complete coverage of electoral races in Chicago, Cook County, statewide Illinois political contests and local races
* Track primary and general election results, ballot measures and local proposals
* Watch live election debates and analysis with NBC 5 anchors
Stay ahead of the weather with live radar
* Check current conditions, hourly forecasts, 10-day projections, air quality and UV index
* Access NBC 5 Storm Team live Doppler radar to track rain, winter storms, snow accumulation and severe temperature drops
* Add custom weather widgets to your Home Screen to quickly check forecasts for your area
24/7 live streaming and special coverage
* Watch live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts and special coverage on demand
* Follow investigative journalism from NBC 5 Investigates and consumer guidance from NBC 5 Responds
Personalize your NBC Chicago experience
* Sign in with an NBCUniversal Profile to save articles and videos to watch later
* Manage alert preferences and newsletter subscriptions all in one place
Who is the NBC Chicago app for?
It is designed for residents and commuters across Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County, Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland who need real-time weather tracking, traffic and local news updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize news, election and weather alerts?
Yes. You can filter push notifications by topic and location, receiving only the severe weather alerts, breaking news, election updates or community notices you choose.
Can I watch live newscasts inside the app?
Yes. You can stream NBC Chicago News 24/7, live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts, press conferences and special breaking coverage from anywhere.
NBC Chicago provides local news, NBC 5 Storm Te
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather App Store
Not in any tracked top chart right now.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperNBCUniversal Media, LLC
CategoryNews
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.5 (2k)
Version8.10.1
Age rating17+
First seen by us 12 Oct 2026
12 Oct 2026Rating
4.5 ★
2k ratings
Measured
New ratings a week
1.1
App Store, 4-week average
Measured
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather on the App Store
App details
App ID
331802255
Publisher
NBCUniversal Media, LLC
Publisher country
United States
On the store since
Oct 2009
17 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 16.6+
iPhone 8 and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
17+
4 content notes below
Languages
1
EN
Size
216 MB
Also listed in
Weather
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive ThemesInfrequent/Mild Realistic ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Horror/Fear ThemesInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Own advertising
How NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Own ad business
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Not charting right now. | ||
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.5 ★
2k ratings
Measured
Ratings
2k
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
1.1
4-week average
Lifetime rating
4.5★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
63/100
faster than 72% of News apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather
The NBC Chicago app is your trusted source for local news, NBC 5 Storm Team weather forecasts and breaking alerts. Stay connected with live coverage, Doppler radar, traffic updates and 24/7 news streaming tailored for Chicago, Cook County and the surrounding Chicagoland area.
Get trusted local reporting, real-time weather updates and live coverage from NBC 5 Chicago in one app. Follow stories across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including breaking news, politics, elections, public safety, severe weather, traffic, transit, entertainment and urgent updates that affect your day.
Why use the NBC Chicago app?
If you live or work in Chicago, Illinois or the surrounding suburbs, the NBC Chicago app offers live local coverage, investigative reporting and real-time alerts to keep you informed throughout the day.
What can you do with the NBC Chicago app?
Follow Chicago local news and community
* Get instant push notifications for local, national and world headlines
* Read exclusive articles and watch video reports from NBC 5 Chicago journalists
* Catch up on stories you missed in the integrated Alerts Center
* Follow key topics including local economy, public safety, transit and education
Follow elections and politics
* Follow complete coverage of electoral races in Chicago, Cook County, statewide Illinois political contests and local races
* Track primary and general election results, ballot measures and local proposals
* Watch live election debates and analysis with NBC 5 anchors
Stay ahead of the weather with live radar
* Check current conditions, hourly forecasts, 10-day projections, air quality and UV index
* Access NBC 5 Storm Team live Doppler radar to track rain, winter storms, snow accumulation and severe temperature drops
* Add custom weather widgets to your Home Screen to quickly check forecasts for your area
24/7 live streaming and special coverage
* Watch live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts and special coverage on demand
* Follow investigative journalism from NBC 5 Investigates and consumer guidance from NBC 5 Responds
Personalize your NBC Chicago experience
* Sign in with an NBCUniversal Profile to save articles and videos to watch later
* Manage alert preferences and newsletter subscriptions all in one place
Who is the NBC Chicago app for?
It is designed for residents and commuters across Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County, Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland who need real-time weather tracking, traffic and local news updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize news, election and weather alerts?
Yes. You can filter push notifications by topic and location, receiving only the severe weather alerts, breaking news, election updates or community notices you choose.
Can I watch live newscasts inside the app?
Yes. You can stream NBC Chicago News 24/7, live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts, press conferences and special breaking coverage from anywhere.
NBC Chicago provides local news, NBC 5 Storm Te
Get trusted local reporting, real-time weather updates and live coverage from NBC 5 Chicago in one app. Follow stories across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including breaking news, politics, elections, public safety, severe weather, traffic, transit, entertainment and urgent updates that affect your day.
Why use the NBC Chicago app?
If you live or work in Chicago, Illinois or the surrounding suburbs, the NBC Chicago app offers live local coverage, investigative reporting and real-time alerts to keep you informed throughout the day.
What can you do with the NBC Chicago app?
Follow Chicago local news and community
* Get instant push notifications for local, national and world headlines
* Read exclusive articles and watch video reports from NBC 5 Chicago journalists
* Catch up on stories you missed in the integrated Alerts Center
* Follow key topics including local economy, public safety, transit and education
Follow elections and politics
* Follow complete coverage of electoral races in Chicago, Cook County, statewide Illinois political contests and local races
* Track primary and general election results, ballot measures and local proposals
* Watch live election debates and analysis with NBC 5 anchors
Stay ahead of the weather with live radar
* Check current conditions, hourly forecasts, 10-day projections, air quality and UV index
* Access NBC 5 Storm Team live Doppler radar to track rain, winter storms, snow accumulation and severe temperature drops
* Add custom weather widgets to your Home Screen to quickly check forecasts for your area
24/7 live streaming and special coverage
* Watch live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts and special coverage on demand
* Follow investigative journalism from NBC 5 Investigates and consumer guidance from NBC 5 Responds
Personalize your NBC Chicago experience
* Sign in with an NBCUniversal Profile to save articles and videos to watch later
* Manage alert preferences and newsletter subscriptions all in one place
Who is the NBC Chicago app for?
It is designed for residents and commuters across Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County, Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland who need real-time weather tracking, traffic and local news updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize news, election and weather alerts?
Yes. You can filter push notifications by topic and location, receiving only the severe weather alerts, breaking news, election updates or community notices you choose.
Can I watch live newscasts inside the app?
Yes. You can stream NBC Chicago News 24/7, live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts, press conferences and special breaking coverage from anywhere.
NBC Chicago provides local news, NBC 5 Storm Te
Latest updates
8.10.1
We've improved the Video Shorts experience in the app. Now, when you open a Video Short from a push notification, you can keep watching—just swipe to see more videos.
Please rate our app in the App Store and send your feedback to [email protected].
8.9
We fixed an issue with the weather radar forecast timeline. Radar timestamps now update correctly as you move through the forecast, making it easier to track approaching weather.
General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Store changes
What NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Description updated
Age rating changed
12+ → 17+
App got smaller
243 MB → 216 MB (-11%)
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NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather is #98 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperNBCUniversal Media, LLC
CategoryNews & Magazines
PriceFree
Released
Installs100k+
Rating★ 3.9 (3k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
3.9 ★
3k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#98
News & Magazines FreeMeasured
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.nbcuni.nbcots.nbcchicago.android
Publisher
NBC Universal Media, LLC
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Own advertising
How NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Own ad business
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | News & MagazinesFree | #98 |
Apps near NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #98.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
3.9 ★
3k ratings
Measured
Ratings
3k
Measured
Written reviews
998
Measured
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisNew ratings a week
under 1
4-week average
Lifetime rating
3.9★
recent stars not readable yet: new ratings are a tiny share of the total
Review momentum
20/100
faster than 0% of News and magazines apps
Review momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
About NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather
The NBC Chicago app is your trusted source for local news, NBC 5 Storm Team weather forecasts and breaking alerts. Stay connected with live coverage, Doppler radar, traffic updates and 24/7 news streaming tailored for Chicago, Cook County and the surrounding Chicagoland area.
Get trusted local reporting from NBC 5 Chicago and severe weather updates from the NBC 5 Storm Team. Customize personalized notifications by location to follow breaking news, public safety, politics, elections, transit, severe weather alerts and entertainment.
Why use the NBC Chicago app?
If you live, work or commute in Chicago or the surrounding suburban area, the NBC Chicago app offers live local coverage, investigative reporting and real-time alerts to keep you informed throughout the day.
What can you do with the NBC Chicago app?
Follow Chicago & regional local news and community
* Get instant push notifications for local, national and world headlines
* Read exclusive articles and watch video reports from NBC 5 Chicago journalists
* Catch up on stories you missed in the integrated Alerts Center
* Follow key topics including local economy, public safety, transit and education
Follow elections and politics
* Follow complete coverage of local municipal races, Cook County news, statewide Illinois political contests and election races
* Track primary and general election results, ballot measures and local proposals
* Watch live election debates and analysis with NBC 5 anchors
Stay ahead of the weather with live radar
* Check current conditions, hourly forecasts, 10-day projections, air quality and UV index
* Access NBC 5 Storm Team live Doppler radar to track rain, winter storms, snow accumulation and severe temperature drops
* Add custom weather widgets to your Home Screen to quickly check forecasts for your area
24/7 live streaming and special coverage
* Watch live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts and special coverage on demand
* Follow investigative journalism from NBC 5 Investigates and consumer guidance from NBC 5 Responds
Personalize your NBC Chicago experience
* Sign in with an NBCUniversal Profile to save articles and videos to watch later
* Manage alert preferences and newsletter subscriptions all in one place
Who is the NBC Chicago app for?
It is designed for residents and commuters across Chicago, Cook County, Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, Elgin, Evanston, Schaumburg, Waukegan, Cicero and Chicagoland who need real-time weather tracking, traffic and local news updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize news, election and weather alerts?
Yes. You can filter push notifications by topic and location, receiving only the severe weather alerts, breaking news, election updates or community notices you choose.
Can I watch live newscasts inside the app?
Yes. You can stream NBC Chicago News 24/7, live NBC 5 newscasts, press conferences and special breaking coverage from anywhere.
NBC Chicago provides local news, NBC 5 Storm Team weather forecasts, live radar, traff
Get trusted local reporting from NBC 5 Chicago and severe weather updates from the NBC 5 Storm Team. Customize personalized notifications by location to follow breaking news, public safety, politics, elections, transit, severe weather alerts and entertainment.
Why use the NBC Chicago app?
If you live, work or commute in Chicago or the surrounding suburban area, the NBC Chicago app offers live local coverage, investigative reporting and real-time alerts to keep you informed throughout the day.
What can you do with the NBC Chicago app?
Follow Chicago & regional local news and community
* Get instant push notifications for local, national and world headlines
* Read exclusive articles and watch video reports from NBC 5 Chicago journalists
* Catch up on stories you missed in the integrated Alerts Center
* Follow key topics including local economy, public safety, transit and education
Follow elections and politics
* Follow complete coverage of local municipal races, Cook County news, statewide Illinois political contests and election races
* Track primary and general election results, ballot measures and local proposals
* Watch live election debates and analysis with NBC 5 anchors
Stay ahead of the weather with live radar
* Check current conditions, hourly forecasts, 10-day projections, air quality and UV index
* Access NBC 5 Storm Team live Doppler radar to track rain, winter storms, snow accumulation and severe temperature drops
* Add custom weather widgets to your Home Screen to quickly check forecasts for your area
24/7 live streaming and special coverage
* Watch live NBC 5 Chicago newscasts and special coverage on demand
* Follow investigative journalism from NBC 5 Investigates and consumer guidance from NBC 5 Responds
Personalize your NBC Chicago experience
* Sign in with an NBCUniversal Profile to save articles and videos to watch later
* Manage alert preferences and newsletter subscriptions all in one place
Who is the NBC Chicago app for?
It is designed for residents and commuters across Chicago, Cook County, Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, Elgin, Evanston, Schaumburg, Waukegan, Cicero and Chicagoland who need real-time weather tracking, traffic and local news updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I customize news, election and weather alerts?
Yes. You can filter push notifications by topic and location, receiving only the severe weather alerts, breaking news, election updates or community notices you choose.
Can I watch live newscasts inside the app?
Yes. You can stream NBC Chicago News 24/7, live NBC 5 newscasts, press conferences and special breaking coverage from anywhere.
NBC Chicago provides local news, NBC 5 Storm Team weather forecasts, live radar, traff
What's new in 8.10.1
We've improved the Video Shorts experience in the app. Now, when you open a Video Short from a push notification, you can keep watching—just swipe to see more videos.
Please rate our app in the Play Store and send your feedback to [email protected].
Please rate our app in the Play Store and send your feedback to [email protected].
Store changes
What NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Description updated