Vi Nguyen

@NBCChicago Reporter | @DePaulU alumna | Former @VAI_Chicago Board Secretary | @Packers fan | Dog mom | John 14:27 🕊️| Got a story? | Email me 📩

[Vi Nguyen @ViNguyen]

#ICYMI: SWEET SURPRISE! Just one day after being sworn in as a new U.S. citizen, a beloved custodian at an elementary school in Plainfield returned to work to a sweet surprise! Students and teachers lined the halls to celebrate his special milestone. https://t.co/4S3BRl4q2V

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

I’ve been briefed on the storm and tornado damage in the Kankakee area.

My administration including IEMA are in contact with local officials to offer our full support.

Keeping in our thoughts all Illinoisans impacted by the severe weather — we’ll be here to help them recover.

[Kankakee Co Sheriff @KankakeeSheriff]

Kankakee County Updates on Storm Damage https://t.co/JIoAfkrqSL

[Vi Nguyen @ViNguyen]

The derailment shut down roads, disrupted Metra trains, and forced local businesses to close for the day. @nbcchicago

[Vi Nguyen @ViNguyen]

Emergency crews are still working to clean up, repair, and restore Metra services after a train derailment in Chicago Ridge. Oak Lawn Fire Chief says the CSX freight train was heading west to Bedford Park Yard when it derailed while carrying cargo containers.
@nbcchicago

[NBC News @NBCNews]

BREAKING: President Trump says the suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting is in custody. https://t.co/7olRE58aZj

[FBI Salt Lake City @FBISaltLakeCity]

The FBI is releasing video of the shooter who murdered Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Following the shooting, the individual jumps from a rooftop and runs away from the location. Trace evidence collected from the rooftop includes shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print. The shooter's weapon and ammunition were recovered from a wooded area near the university. The full video can be viewed at https://t.co/BIzOcmmFqQ.

[NBC News @NBCNews]

BREAKING: Two children are dead and multiple people are injured after a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school and church, Minneapolis Police Chief says.

The shooter died of a self-inflicted wound. https://t.co/waIrPA8aTc

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

Amid nationwide concern over tick bites, Chicago-area experts offer safety tips https://t.co/NHXnzSUC2e

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

Illinois officials blast cuts to Medicaid, SNAP in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ https://t.co/oXpY4lhEPd

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

At least 7 hurt in mass shooting in Chicago’s Back of the Yards, police say https://t.co/z0I2PtOVQs

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

Chicago named America's most bed bug-infested city for another year https://t.co/S3dt2Yup6Y

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

First-degree murder charges filed in deadly shooting at Douglass Park https://t.co/oDNTas4foQ

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

5 victims IDed by authorities after train hits SUV in NW Indiana https://t.co/AU9faXC1le

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

BREAKING: J.B. Pritzker has officially announced he's running for a third term as the governor of Illinois. Tap the 🔗 for details: https://t.co/EdyHSXEsxY

#jbpritzker #pritzker #illinois #illinoispolitics #governor #politics

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

BREAKING: An 11-year-old boy was shot at a park in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood Saturday.

https://t.co/Qp9pdABejw

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

A man was shot during a physical altercation in River North, according to police.

https://t.co/96OWEXAhMe

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

Indiana becomes first state to open possibility of toll collection on all interstates https://t.co/BF3VEvRtfq

[Mike Lorber @NBCSky5]

Chesterton IND: Police continue to investigate an 8 AM shooting
by the Hilton Garden on Gateway Blvd and RT 49. NBC confirms that an officer has been shot. Reports of another person shot. Conditions are not available. Press conference to come. #NBCSky5 @nbcchicago

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

BREAKING NEWS: Grant Park stabbing leaves 3 people, including suspect, hurt Tuesday https://t.co/FqCn52Yd4j

[NBC Chicago @nbcchicago]

Hot and humid conditions, severe thunderstorms possible in Chicago area this week https://t.co/TCsf4CKqz3