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Matt Stefanski

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Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Matt Stefanski

    Chuck E. Cheese's new all-day play concept is coming to the Chicago suburbs (opens the original)

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    Chuck E. Cheese, the iconic children's entertainment destination, is set to bring its newest concept to the Chicago suburbs next year. The company announced Monday that 13 of its Adventure World locations will open across the United States in 2026 and 2027, including a planned location in south suburban Crestwood next year. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The exact location and opening date have not yet been announced. Adventure World, the chain's multilevel indoor playground, fea

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Matt Stefanski

    EV fire damages five vehicles in suburban high school parking garage (opens the original)

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    A frightening scene unfolded at a west suburban high school on Monday when an electric vehicle caught fire, authorities revealed. Oak Park village officials said the fire spread to several other cars in the parking garage at Fenwick High School, though no one was inside the garage at the time. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Video from the scene showed smoke pouring out of the parking structure, where officials reported the fire had occurred on the third floor. No one was injured.

  3. Article · Sep 19, 2026 · Matt Stefanski

    Chicago's beloved Walnut Room will soon open holiday reservations (opens the original)

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    Summer has wrapped up, fall is just beginning, and some Chicagoans are already turning their attention to the holiday season. While Christmas is still more than three months away and counting, one of the city's most beloved holiday traditions is preparing for its busiest time of the year. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The Marshall Field’s Walnut Room, the iconic restaurant inside Macy's on State Street, will soon start accepting reservations. Known for its towering Christmas tre

  4. Article · Sep 19, 2026 · Matt Stefanski

    Multiple rounds of heavy rain possible this weekend, flash flood watch issued (opens the original)

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    There likely won't be a shortage of rain across the Chicago area this weekend, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Sunday night, bringing the possibility of heavy downpours. Rain chances will increase after midnight and continue through Saturday morning. A flood watch is in effect Friday night through Saturday morning for Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will counties in Illinois, along with Lake and Porter counties in northwest Indiana. Stream NBC 5 for fre

  5. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Matt Stefanski

    2 arrested after 339 pounds of cocaine, $700K seized from River Grove home (opens the original)

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    Two people were charged after authorities seized over 300 pounds of cocaine and more than $700,000 from a home in suburban River Grove, federal authorities said. Burhan C. Ozerdinc, 33, of Oak Lawn, and Ahmad S. Sanducka, 33, of Mount Prospect, were charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute over 900 grams on Thursday. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, as part of a dru

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