NBCUniversal Local Chicago (NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago) will commemorate Women’s History Month with an in-depth, weeklong series on the mental and physical changes associated with perimenopause/menopause, along with numerous dedicated feature stories highlighting the achievements of local leaders and organizations who are already inspiring the next generation of future trailblazers.
“We’re honored to share new stories celebrating the achievements of Chicago’s leaders, along with delivering an expanded educational series on a significant life change across our linear and digital properties,” said Kevin Cross, President & General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. “Chicago has been home to many of the nation’s greatest female leaders for well over a century, and it’s important to us that we continue to spotlight today’s changemakers while providing essential health information for our viewers.”
Please note NBCUniversal Local Chicago’s “Women’s Herstory” featured content details below:
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The Change We Don’t Talk About
NBC 5’s Kate Chappell will deliver a special weeklong series, “The Change We Don’t Talk About,” exploring the mental and physical changes related to perimenopause and menopause. Among the topics will include a clear explainer on what these natural life stages are, and what they are not, as well as reporting on their impact on heart health, support for working women, and the differences between hormonal and functional medicine approaches to treatment. This special, weeklong NBC 5 News series will air Mon, March 23 – Fri, March 27.
Chicago Designer’s Rise to Michigan Ave.
NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter profiles first-generation Chicago designer, Azeeza Khan, who turned a small startup investment into a thriving fashion brand. Khan is now reaching a major milestone with the opening of her brand-new storefront on Michigan Avenue.
Latina Sweat Project
NBC 5’s Jenn Schanz spotlights the Latina Sweat Project, a women and minority owned non-profit in the heart of Pilsen which provides low cost, and even no-cost, fitness classes to the community. Their origin story emphasizes a commitment to honoring their cultural heritage while ensuring their work remains accessible to the broader community. In a landscape where disciplines such as pilates and yoga are often financially out of reach, they are intentionally challenging those barriers and creating opportunities for wider participation.
Preserving Black Labor History in Chicago
NBC 5 News TODAY co-anchor Michelle Relerford profiles Lyn Hughes, founder of the A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum. Hughes has spent decades preserving the legacy of the nation’s first Black labor union while using Chicago’s Pullman community as a platform to inspire cultural pride, economic development, and renewed investment on the South Side.
Illinois Tollway EOLs; Airline Ramp Workers
NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin will deliver a pair of Women’s History Month transportation industry stories starting with a profile on female Equipment Operator/Laborers (EOLs) at the Illinois Tollway Authority. These EOLs work in a heavily male-dominated field performing numerous tasks including road work, plowing snow, cutting grass, emergency incident and crash response, aiding stranded drivers and much more. In addition, Martin will also profile an American Airlines female ramp worker who supervises all the things travelers never see as they board their flight at O’Hare Intl. Airport.
Chicago’s Original First Lady
We’ve heard all about Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, but what about his indigenous wife? Jenn Schanz delivers a special segment on DuSable’s wife Kitihawa, who is Chicago’s first known permanent settler despite her husband getting that title. Kitihawa is often referred to as the founding mother, but she also helped run DuSable’s trading post. Her alliances with the Potawatomi people were instrumental to DuSable’s ability to establish himself in the region, providing the political, social, and economic support that made his settlement possible.
“The Food Guy” Spotlights Local Omakase Expert
NBC 5’s “The Food Guy” Kevin Pang introduces viewers to Mari Katsumura, one of only a handful of female chefs in the nation who specialize in ‘omakase,’ a unique dining style considered one of the most intimate and elevated ways to experience Japanese cuisine.
TELEMUNDO CHICAGO NOTE: In addition to NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago’s Jorge DeSantiago will also provide a pair of will also deliver dedicated “Celebrando el Mes de la Mujer” content throughout the month on Noticiero Telemundo Chicago, including a profile on Andra Reed, a member of the Roseland Chamber of Commerce who is fighting for local Black and minority entrepreneurs to help lead the charge on a new CTA Red Line extension.
NBC 5 TUNE-IN NOTE: NBC 5 Chicago’s Women’s History Month feature stories can be seen weekdays on NBC 5 News beginning at 4:00 PM CT. In addition, viewers can also watch NBC 5 News on the NBC 5 Chicago News live streaming channel on Peacock, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV, Xumo Play, Google Play, Freevee, TCLtv+ and Local Now. Fans can also watch NBC 5 News on NBCChicago.com and the NBC Chicago app.
DIGITAL NOTE: NBCU Local Chicago’s digital properties will also provide expanded coverage celebrating Women’s History Month, which will include videos of all feature stories that can be viewed 24/7 on any device at NBCChicago.com and TelemundoChicago.com, along with their respective mobile apps.
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