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NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather

NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather

Android NBCUniversal Media, LLC
3.9 Popularity

Addictive local news and weather app

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Updated
August 22, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.nbcuni.nbcots.nbcchicago.android

So here's my honest take on the NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather app. I've tested a bunch of local news and weather apps, and this one's pretty solid. The live news coverage is great, and the weather forecasting is accurate and reliable. And i like how you can customize the alerts and notifications too. But the ads can get a little intrusive at times, and the overall design is a bit dated. Still, if you need an easy way to stay on top of what's happening in Chicago, this is a decent option.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of live news coverage from the NBC 5 team
  • Accurate, up-to-the-minute weather forecasts and radar
  • Customizable alerts and notifications
  • Free to download and use

Cons

  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the premium version
  • Interface feels a bit cluttered and outdated
  • News coverage can sometimes be a little sensationalized
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Been using the NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather app for a couple months now. It’s basically a way to stay up-to-date on all the latest news, weather, and traffic for the Chicago area. Pretty solid app if you’re into keeping tabs on what’s going on in your city.

Here’s what you can do – there’s live news streams from the NBC 5 team, up-to-the-minute weather forecasts, and real-time traffic updates. It’s got push notifications too so you can get breaking news alerts. And the weather radar is actually really useful, especially when severe storms are rolling in.

Look, if you live in or around Chicago, you’ll probably find this app pretty handy. It’s not perfect – the ads can be kinda annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job of keeping you informed. Worth checking out.

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