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.

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Supporters of Chicago ‘snap curfew’ bill set for showdown with Mayor Brandon Johnson

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski |James Neveau

Proponents of an ordinance that would allow the superintendent of Chicago police to impose a “snap curfew” in response to teen gatherings say they could bring the measure for a vote this week. That measure, opposed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, has caused heated debate on both previous instances it was brought before the Council, but supporters of the ordinance now say they have the votes to pass it over the mayor’s objections. According to the text of the ordinance, Supt.
Officers gather at Soldier Field for Secret Service drone briefing

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski
New Chicago police recruits have worked without pay since being hired: Union

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

A new class of Chicago police recruits has not been paid since they were hired nearly a month ago, their union told NBC Chicago. The class of officers, more than 50 in all, has continued their training without pay according to Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara, but at least one has said they are considering leaving the force that they so recently joined. The recruits were hired on May 16, according to the union. “They should have gotten a paycheck on the 27th.
R. Kelly's attorney seeks his release from prison, says rapper's life is in danger

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

Rapper R. Kelly, who is currently serving a 31-year prison sentence for sex crimes, now wants out of a North Carolina federal prison as his attorneys claimed in court Tuesday that his life is in danger.
ICE raids continue to impact businesses across the Chicago area

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski
CPD officer Krystal Rivera killed in South Side shooting

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski
Families across the Chicago area seek answers after recent ICE detentions

3 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski
Lines form ahead of release of Nintendo Switch 2

3 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski

Gamers across the Chicago area lined up at stores Wednesday evening ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, which officially releases Thursday. One of those lines was seen outside of the Best Buy store in Chicago's South Loop, where a few excited fans are anxiously awaiting Nintendo's first new console in over eight years. The new console resembles its predecessor, which was released in the U.S. in March 2017.
Chicago commuters worry after passed budget leaves gap for transit

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

1 month ago | nbcchicago.com | Charlie Wojciechowski