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NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather 8.1

63.5 MB / 100K+ Downloads / Rating 4.0 - 2,944 reviews


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NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather, developed and published by NBCUniversal Media, LLC, has released its latest version, 8.1, on 2024-12-25. This app falls under the News & Magazines category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 100000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.0, based on 2.944 reviews.

NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.nbcuni.nbcots.nbcchicago.android

Updated: 1 month ago

Developer Name: NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Category: News & Magazines

New features: Show more

App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

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App Rating

4.0
Total 2,944 reviews

Reviews

1 ★, on 2021-07-14
They have ruined a great app with the new and improved version. After the update I can no longer choose to have the weather as the primary screen. The weather radar used to be spot on accurate and now it is no longer very accurate. I was standing on a golf course in pouring rain and was looking for how long the rain was going to last and radar indicated that there was no rain. The forecast radar is just blobs going across the map. Can I just get the old app back?

5 ★, on 2021-06-24
The NBC 5 App "ROCKS". The live doppler radar on your location is Amazing!!!!!!

2 ★, on 2021-04-11
I used the iOS app for a long time for weather, and it was awesome. The Android app, though, does not let you choose whether or not you want to see the future radar product. So you must always watch a loop of 3 hours of past radar and 7 hours of future model. Really annoying

5 ★, on 2021-03-27
Again another good info tech sites for all ages young and old this is vital from the tv of old it has to be taught to old older generation parents patiently not like these blazing fast texting millenals of now

5 ★, on 2021-06-27
Very Informative, Compact

1 ★, on 2019-01-13
Although the app itself works well, it dramatically slows down the OS and all other apps, even when the app itself is closed. It is probably caused by its background services that run constantly. After uninstalling the app, the performance went back to normal. I'm using Samsung's current flagship Galaxy S9+, which is quite performant. And I remember the same thing with NBC app was on my old phone as well.

Previous Versions

NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather 8.1
2024-12-25 / 63.5 MB / Android

NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather 8.0.5
2024-11-19 / 66 MB / Android

NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather 8.0.3
2024-11-02 / 66 MB / Android

NBC 5 Chicago: News & Weather 7.13
2024-06-26 / 59.4 MB / Android

About this app

The NBC 5 Chicago news and weather app connects you with local news, local weather and 24/7 free streaming. The app is free to download and to use and it delivers Chicago and Illinois breaking news alerts and weather alerts for your location that can be customized and easily managed in the app settings.

The app gives you access to 24/7 news from the award-winning NBC 5 Chicago news team, covering the issues and concerns most important to residents in the Chicago area and Illinois. The NBC 5 Storm Team delivers accurate Chicago local forecasts that keep app users safe and informed while on the go. Access a powerful weather radar, local traffic updates, live updates on developing stories in Chicago and beyond, Chicago sports news, entertainment news, lifestyle, business news and financial insights all in one app. The app has the following features:


NBC 5 CHICAGO BREAKING NEWS ALERTS
+ Alerts for Chicago local news, national headlines and world news that can be personalized and managed in the app settings
+Top News of the day, covering breaking news, politics, urgent product recalls, weird stories and good news
+ Latest news feed that shows all articles and videos published in reverse chronological order
+ Alerts center that shows you the most urgent stories of the day that you might’ve missed if you didn’t click on push notifications
+Trending section where you can discover daily, buzz-worthy topics in local news and pop culture

NBC 5 CHICAGO WEATHER NEWS
+ Live Doppler 5, a weather radar owned by the station, with exclusive features and data - the app allows you to expand the radar to full screen and navigate between past and future
+ 10-day weather forecasts for your Illinois region
+ Hourly forecasts featuring a customizable graph
+ Chicago weather maps and radar
+ Chicago weather forecast data that includes UV index, dew point and other live weather conditions
+ Weather alerts for every location you save in the app
+ Weather closings for Chicago- area schools

NBC CHICAGO NEWS 24/7 STREAMING CHANNEL
+ Free 24/7 streaming channel for nonstop local Chicago news, weather and special coverage around the clock, wherever you are
+ Breaking news live coverage of news briefings and other urgent news events
+ Weather news videos from your local meteorologists
+ Dedicated video page with the latest video feed
+ Entertainment and lifestyle videos from Access

NBC CHICAGO INVESTIGATIONS & MORE
+ Investigative stories from local and award-winning Chicago journalists
+ NBC 5 Responds reports that solve your consumer problems and fight to get your money back
+ Sports news from NBC Sports Chicago
+ Business news, finance news and stock market news from CNBC
+ Entertainment and celebrity news from E! Online and Access
+ Lifestyle and entertainment news from NBC TODAY show

NBC 5 Chicago is owned by NBCUniveral as part of the NBCUniversal Local Owned Stations. NBC 5 first aired on October 8, 1948, as WNBQ, NBC's third owned-and-operated television station. In August 1964, the station's call letters changed to WMAQ-TV, which stands for "We Must Ask Questions." The NBC Chicago team has become known for its extensive Chicago-area and Illinois digital coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. And the NBC 5 Storm Team, with the power of Live Doppler 5, a weather radar owned by the station, provides Chicago's Most Accurate Forecast, a distinction certified by independent television weather forecast verification company Weatherate.

The NBC 5 Chicago local news and weather app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please see www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information.

Your Privacy Choices: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/notrtoo?brandA=Owned_Stations&intake=NBC_Chicago/
CA Notice: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act?intake=NBC_Chicago

New features

- This version contains a new “24/7” feature in the app homepage menu. It gives you access to a free NBC 5 Chicago news stream with 24/7 local news, weather and special coverage around the clock, wherever you are.
- Performance improvements
- Bug fixes

Please rate our app in the app store, tell your friends and family about it and send us your feedback to WMAQdigitalfeedback@nbcuni.com. Your comments will help us improve it.

App Permissions

Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.