NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather

Name: NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather
Rating: 4.5 (2002 reviews)
Author: NBCUniversal Media, LLC

By: NBCUniversal Media, LLC App

Local Alerts, Radar & Live TV

Overview

Version:

8.8

Last updated: 2026-05-26

Ranking

#43,391 ▼ 250

Overall

Features & Capabilities

NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather delivers local news, weather, and 24/7 streaming in a single free app. Stay informed with Chicago and Illinois breaking news alerts, customizable weather alerts, and a user-friendly home screen that lets you rearrange weather modules. The app pairs NBC 5 Chicago's award-winning reporting with Live Doppler 5 radar and up-to-date forecasts to help you stay safe and prepared on the go.

Features include 10-day and hourly forecasts, UV and air-quality data, weather closings for Chicago-area schools, and a dedicated streaming channel for nonstop local coverage. You can save articles, sync preferences across NBC platforms, and view Investigations, Responds, and CNBC/Access content inside the same app. Privacy choices and Nielsen measurement are included to support market research.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Weather

By:

NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Rating:

4.50

(2,002)

Version:

8.8 Last updated: 2026-05-26

Version code:

885972142

Creation date:

2009-10-05

Compatible devices:

Size:

213.81MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 43,391 ▼ 250

Other platforms

NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather (v8.8.1)

467,069 3.96

(2,994)

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Developed by:

NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nbc-5-chicago-news-weather/id331802255

Website:

https://www.nbcchicago.com

User Reviews

Users generally praise NBC Chicago for a clear, readable weather display and broad news coverage, but voice frustrations with excessive push alerts, intrusive video content, unreliable radar/forecasts, frequent stability issues, and heavy advertising. The app’s weather UI is a strength, while performance and notification controls need improvement and customization options, and some feature removals/design readability concerns. Overall sentiment is mixed, with high value for weather content but significant UX and reliability challenges.

Pros

Clear, legible weather display with large temperatures and easy navigation.
Broad local and international news coverage.
Positive sentiment toward the weather component and overall usability.

Cons

Too many push notifications and alerts; lacks customization.
Intrusive videos and auto-playing content that disrupts weather viewing.
Unreliable radar data and forecast accuracy; data often outdated or wrong.
App stability issues: crashes or failing to load on several devices.
Heavy ads slow reading and hinder navigation; some features removed.

Recent reviews

Radar used to allow for manual scrolling and the time would allow you to see what time it is at. Now time stays at time you stop and switch to manual.