24994J 5551 Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Yeah, I found it notable that this appearance was the same kind of investigative breaking news role that made up most of his appearances, during the last couple of years at 7. He's already in a team promo, with Ahern, Haeberle & Randhawa, as well. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/39/#findComment-303582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 940 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) 3 hours ago, 24994J said: Yeah, I found it notable that this appearance was the same kind of investigative breaking news role that made up most of his appearances, during the last couple of years at 7. He's already in a team promo, with Ahern, Haeberle & Randhawa, as well. The image of the two anchors looking at him while he says his spiel for whatever story they were talking about almost screams “Hi! Boy are we glad to have you over here now!”. Edited February 11 by ns8401 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/39/#findComment-303587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2357 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 You have to admit: this is cool. WMAQ did a special open earlier tonight to celebrate SNL's 50th Anniversary after the network aired a live telecast to mark the occasion. 2 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/39/#findComment-303685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 An update to the previous report that NBC was downsizing their space in NBC Tower... Not sure when it went up, but the landlord for NBC Tower has begun to advertise what seem to be the spaces WMAQ will be leaving. Curiously, is the Loopnet listing description for Suite 100. Quote Available Jan 2026. Former studio/newsroom space with double height space. Ground floor access, with ability to connect directly to floors 3, or 5 through dedicate entrance and elevator. Additionally, space on the third floor and fifth floor is being advertised. A number of building permits were issued last summer/fall for the 2nd-4th floors as well. Universal has ceased advertising the production studios within the tower. I'm pretty certain it is, but Is someone more familiar with WMAQ's space able to explain if the space being advertised is the current newsroom? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/39/#findComment-304298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) 1 hour ago, Weeters said: Overlooked last April was a report that NBC had extended their lease/naming rights at NBC Tower through 2040, with a catch. They will be downsizing the space they occupy, by about half. Not sure when it went up, but the landlord for NBC Tower has begun to advertise what seem to be the spaces WMAQ will be leaving. Curiously, is the Loopnet listing description for Suite 100. Additionally, space on the third floor and fifth floor is being advertised. A number of building permits were issued last summer/fall for the 2nd-4th floors as well. Universal has ceased advertising the production studios within the tower. I'm pretty certain it is, but Is someone more familiar with WMAQ's space able to explain if the space being advertised is the current newsroom? I mentioned this downsizing last April. That said, there were plans ‘unofficially’ announced early last year that NBC was planning to create a massive combined newsroom (and possibly studios) upstairs for both WMAQ (NBC 5) and WSNS (T44). However, this was before they announced they were downsizing. But based on this new information (and if I'm understanding the listing correctly), it looks like they will be moving upstairs (likely the same floor as the NBC News Midwest bureau and master control). And if I remember correctly, that’s on the second floor. It’s been a while since I’ve visited the NBC Tower… Edited March 13 by Jase 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/39/#findComment-304300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 19 minutes ago, Jase said: I mentioned this downsizing last April. That said, there were plans ‘unofficially’ announced early last year that NBC was planning to create a massive combined newsroom (and possibly studios) upstairs for both WMAQ (NBC 5) and WSNS (T44). However, this was before they announced they were downsizing. But based on this new information (and if I'm understanding the listing correctly), it looks like they will be moving upstairs (likely the same floor as the NBC News Midwest bureau and master control). And if I remember correctly, that’s on the second floor. It’s been a while since I’ve visited the NBC Tower… I skimmed the thread too fast! There wasn't any discussion so I suppose it was still overlooked... That said I've updated the post. It sure does seem like that. I believe the big studios where Springer and them taped were also on the second floor? The third floor listing shows that part of the building as "Open to Below". 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/39/#findComment-304301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1042 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 37 minutes ago, Weeters said: I skimmed the thread too fast! There wasn't any discussion so I suppose it was still overlooked... That said I've updated the post. It sure does seem like that. I believe the big studios where Springer and them taped were also on the second floor? The third floor listing shows that part of the building as "Open to Below". Yes, the studios/sound stages are on the second floor. They have a lot of open space to work with on 2, so it will be interesting to see what they come up with. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/39/#findComment-304302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2357 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago THE gold standard of Chicago journalism and investigations at its finest... Carol Marin. Now, she's getting a call from the Order of Lincoln, the state's highest honor. This is a very well deserving recipient. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/veteran-nbc-5-journalist-carol-marin-among-2025-order-of-lincoln-honor-recipients/3674772/?_osource=db_npd_nbc_wmaq_eml_shr&fbclid=IwY2xjawJZuKxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZQgePBQzq7ynFe12dhBzn5t3GZDmuAzKJV7_wWNvf_5URNrYODFWTJp-w_aem_vHG2EjoQOKQmqqdQA3Gnyg 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/39/#findComment-304835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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