Charlie Wojciechowski

Chicago

Charlie Wojciechowski joined NBC 5 in 1991. He has covered everything from the Cubs World Series win to the Jeffrey Dahmer serial murders in Milwaukee.

Articles

Chicago commuters worry after passed budget leaves gap for transit

4 days ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski
Durbin introduces senate bill aiming to prevent crypto ATM fraud

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski
Líderes judíos de Chicago advierten sobre las implicaciones del antisemitismo tras el tiroteo

2 weeks ago | telemundochicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

El tiroteo fatal ocurrido frente al Museo Judío Capital en Washington D.C. ocurrió a pocas cuadras de la sede del FBI, pero organizaciones judías afirman que incidentes similares podrían ocurrir en cualquier lugar, incluso en Chicago. Líderes de la comunidad judía de Chicago afirmaron que el tiroteo es solo la punta del iceberg en lo que respecta al antisemitismo.
Chicago Jewish leaders warn of 'real-life implications' of antisemitism after shooting

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

The fatal shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. happened only blocks from FBI headquarters, but Jewish organizations say similar incidents could happen anywhere, including in Chicago. Leaders in Chicago's Jewish community said the shooting is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to antisemitism.
Chicago teen curfew ordinance decision delayed by parliamentary maneuver

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

Share Instead of facing debate on the City Council floor, Chicago's teen curfew ordinance faced a parliamentary maneuver Wednesday from a group of mayoral allies who moved to defer and publish the proposed legislation, which would give police the power to enforce "spot curfews." "They have only delayed the inevitable," said 2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins, the sponsor of the measure.
Chicago teen curfew ordinance delayed again

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

Instead of facing debate on the City Council floor, Chicago's teen curfew ordinance faced a parliamentary maneuver Wednesday from a group of mayoral allies who moved to defer and publish the proposed legislation, which would give police the power to enforce "spot curfews.""They have only delayed the inevitable," said 2nd Ward Ald. Brian Hopkins, the sponsor of the measure.
Defiant Chicago mayor calls for investigation into Trump administration hiring

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is turning the tables on the Trump administration after the Department of Justice announced Monday it is launching a new investigation into the city over its hiring practices. "I am calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the Trump administration and its discriminatory practices in their hiring," Johnson said at his regular Tuesday press availability. At issue is a series of comments made Sunday at the Apostolic Church of God in the Woodlawn neighborhood.
Chicago Bears shift stadium focus back to Arlington Heights property

3 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski
Illinois law proposed to expand background checks before hiring police officers

3 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski
Mayor Johnson announces investment in early childhood learning, care

3 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced an investment into early childhood learning and the workers who provide it, calling the financial support a "down payment."“This comes at a critical time when our federal government is threatening to disinvest in us and especially education,” Johnson said of the plan Tuesday. The investment aims to add up to 3,000 people to payrolls at locations such as the North Lawndale YMCA, which have had problems attracting workers in recent years.