# NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather

> Local Alerts, Radar & Live TV

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331802255](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331802255)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id331802255`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NBCUniversal Media, LLC
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,004 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2009-10-05
- **Size:** 232 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nbc-5-chicago-news-weather/id331802255)
- **Website:** [https://www.nbcchicago.com](https://www.nbcchicago.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy?brandA=Owned\_Stations&intake=NBC\_Chicago](https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy?brandA=Owned_Stations&intake=NBC_Chicago)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #40,960 — Overall

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id331802255)