{"id":229590,"date":"2025-09-15T20:33:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/229590\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T20:33:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T20:33:08","slug":"nbc-5-telemundo-chicago-nominated-for-36-midwest-emmy-awards-nbc-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/229590\/","title":{"rendered":"NBC 5, Telemundo Chicago nominated for 36 Midwest Emmy Awards \u2013 NBC Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NBCUniversal Local Chicago \u2013 NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) &amp; Telemundo Chicago (WSNS) \u2013 garnered 36 Emmy Award nominations from the Chicago\/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts &amp; Sciences for the 2024-25 television season.\u00a0The 2025 Chicago\/Midwest Emmy Awards Ceremony will be held at the Swissotel Hotel in downtown Chicago on Saturday, November 1.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are honored to receive these nominations from our peers in the industry, which includes an overall station recognition in the News Excellence category,\u201d said Kevin Cross, President\/General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago.\u00a0\u201cI couldn\u2019t be prouder of our team\u2019s 24\/7 efforts, and these nominations are a reflection of the great work performed by our entire staff.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Please note NBCU Local Chicago\u2019s Emmy nominations for the 2024-25 television season below:<strong\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Category #101:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NBC 5 Chicago \/ WMAQ-TV<\/strong>:Sally Ramirez, SVP News. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #201:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Evening Newscast: Larger Markets (1-49)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>6:00 DNC in Chicago Newscast<\/strong>: Jennifer Lay-Riske, Executive Producer; Mary Ann Ahern, Bennett Haeberle, Courtney Sisk, Reporters; Bridget Minogue, Janna Smithson, Lauren Stauffer, Natalie Templeton, Producers; Steve Long, Gregg Schatz, Directors; Matthew Byrne, Nathan Halder, Photographers; Stefan Holt, Allison Rosati, Anchors. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pope Leo XIV Announcement<\/strong>: Jennifer Lay-Riske, Executive Producer; David Parrish, Producer; Stefan Holt, Allison Rosati, Anchors; Mary Ann Ahern, Chuck Goudie, Randy Gyllenhaal, Natalie Martinez, JC Navarrete, Reporters; Carrie Walker, Assignment Desk Editor. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #205:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Special<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Papa Le\u00f3n XIV: De Chicago al Vaticano<\/strong>: Santiago Gallego, Anchor; Mario Bernal, Photojournalist; Ra\u00fal Qui\u00f1ones, Editor; Jos\u00e9 Carlos P\u00e9rez, Javier Sierra, Producers. <strong>WSNS<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>South Side to the Sistine<\/strong>: Mary Ann Ahern, Reporter; Leigh Lesniak, Rose Schmidt, Lauren Stauffer, Producers; Steve Dolinsky, Lexi Sutter, Reporters; Jeff Lauksmen, Todd Roberts, Greg Sanchez, Ronald Zachara, Editors; Steven Curelo, Michael McGovern, Photojournalists. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #206:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Breaking\/Spot News<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-Speed Car Chase 1\/8\/25<\/strong>: Janna Smithson, Producer; Marco Stendardo, Carrie Walker, Assignment Desk Editors; Marion Brooks, Stefan Holt, Alex Maragos, Allison Rosati, Anchors; Tracey Lafferty, Lisa Posso, Gregg Schatz, Directors; Max Wilson, Photographer; Michele Batkins, Jim Langton, Jennifer Lay-Riske, Producers; Randy Gyllenhaal, Mike Lorber, Reporters. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #207:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Investigative Single Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discovered Dead<\/strong>: Bennett Haeberle, Producer; Nathan Halder, Donte Williams, Photojournalists; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Producers. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #208:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Investigative Multiple Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lessons in Betrayal<\/strong>: Bennett Haeberle, Reporter; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Lauren Stauffer, Producers; Nathan Halder, Photojournalist. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #209:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Daily News Report (Single Shift)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pilots Complained about Helicopters Years before DC crash<\/strong>: Bennett Haeberle, Reporter; Nathan Halder, Photojournalist; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Lauren Stauffer, Producers. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #210:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering &#8211; Business\/Consumer\/Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feeling Safe? Weapons Detectors Under Scrutiny<\/strong>: Bennett Haeberle, Reporter; Nathan Halder, Photojournalist; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Lauren Stauffer, Producers; Richard Moy, Editor. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Taken for a Ride: Chicago Taxi Scam Exposed<\/strong>: PJ Randhawa, Reporter; Leigh Lesniak, Producer; Ronald Zachara, Photojournalist. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #211:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering &#8211; Crime\/Justice<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who Killed Momo?<\/strong>: Chuck Goudie, Reporter; Nathan Halder, Michael McGovern, Photojournalists; Richard Moy, Editor; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Producers; Lauren Stauffer, Executive Producer. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sonya Massey&#8217;s Killing<\/strong>: Bennett Haeberle, Reporter; Nathan Halder, Photojournalist; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Lauren Stauffer, Producers; Ron Zachara, Editor. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #212:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering &#8211; Politics\/Government<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>M\u00e9xico Decide &#8211; Mexico Decides<\/strong>: Alfonso Guti\u00e9rrez, Reporter; Mario Bernal, Casey Mitchell, Photographers; Jos\u00e9 Carlos P\u00e9rez, Executive Producer. <strong>WSNS<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost of a Crisis<\/strong>: Bennett Haeberle, Producer; Nathan Halder, Photojournalist; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Lauren Stauffer, Producers; Jeff Lauksmen, Photographer; Richard Moy, Editor. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #214:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering &#8211; Health\/Medical<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dismissed: When Hospitals Fail Victims<\/strong>: Bennett Haeberle, Producer; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Lauren Stauffer, Producers; Nathan Halder, Richard Moy, Editors; Jeff Lauksmen, Photojournalist. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #215:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering &#8211; Weather\/Environment\/Science<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fishy Business: DNA Testing Uncovers Rampant Seafood Fraud in Chicago<\/strong>: PJ Randhawa, Reporter; Ron Zachara, Photographer. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #218:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering &#8211; Societal Concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Money for Nothing<\/strong>: Bennett Haeberle, Reporter; Lisa Capitanini, Katy Smyser, Producers; Nathan Halder, Photojournalist; Richard Moy, Editor. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #219:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering &#8211; Human Interest<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Dish Pit Man<\/strong>: Courtney Sisk, Reporter; Steve Curelo, Photojournalist. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #220:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Gathering &#8211; Diversity\/Equity\/Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>El Templo Bah\u00e1&#8217;\u00ed: Un monumento a la unidad y la inclusi\u00f3n espiritual<\/strong>: Jose Gonzalez, Reporter\/Producer; Jaime Perez, Photographer. <strong>WSNS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #306:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Sports \u2013 One-Time Special<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NBC Sports Chicago: Celebrating 20 Years<\/strong>: John Schippman, Executive Producer; Kevin Anderson, Paul Bartkowiak, Michael Forzley, Ryan McGuffey, Glynn Morgan, Nate Poppen, Kristina Quinn, Eric Strobel, Mike Ziembo, Producers; Ezra McCann, Nikki Wasserman, Editors; Reese Johnson, Associate Producer; Pat Boyle, Talent; Chuck Garfien, Host; Matt Ellis, Lou Melgarejo, Adam Rotroff, Maurice Wallace, Directors. <strong>NBC Sports Chicago<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #405:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Interview\/Discussion &#8211; Short and Long Form Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s OK to Ask Questions: Ace Dad<\/strong>: Matt Knutson, Executive Producer; Matthew Rodrigues, Host; Lauren Awtry, Matt Buckman, Hannah Lindvall, Producers; <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It&#8217;s OK to Ask Questions: Rosie O&#8217;Donnell<\/strong>: Matt Knutson, Executive Producer; Lauren Awtry, Matt Buckman, Hannah Lindvall, Producers; Matthew Rodrigues, Host. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #406:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Magazine Program &#8211; Single Program\/Series<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Poochie &amp; Pang (Eat Chicago): Episode 3<\/strong>: Matt Knutson, Executive Producer; Matt Buckman, Hannah Lindvall, Producers; Kevin Pang, Poochie Rollins, Hosts. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #419:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Lifestyle &#8211; Short and Long Form Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Listing Episode 1: Skyline Views<\/strong>: Cortney Hall, Executive Producer; Matt Knutson, Executive Producer; Matt Buckman, Sierra Campbell, Lucinda Harstrick, Geraldine Teotico, Producers. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #501:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Branded Content &#8211; Long Form Content<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NBC Chicago Today celebrates Universal Studios<\/strong>: Dorothy Dziubasik, Producer; Julie Maddox, Executive Producer; Cortney Hall, Matthew Rodrigues, Hosts; Michael Leber, Producer. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a><strong>Category #506:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for News Promotion &#8211; Single Spot\/Campaign<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Experts<\/strong>: Stephanie Jimenez, Producer; Matt Buckman, Hannah Lindvall, Scott Peters, Joseph Schiltz, Producers. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Local \/ Network News<\/strong>: Pablo Alfaro, Producer; Scott Peters, Raul Qui\u00f1ones, Joseph Schiltz, Producers. <strong>WSNS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #507:\u00a0 Outstanding Achievement for Program\/Non-News Promotion &#8211; Single Spot\/Campaign or Long Form Promotional Spot<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NBC 5 Chicago Salutes SNL 50<\/strong>: Jeff Nuich, Executive Producer; Diego Guirado, Stephanie Jimenez, Fabian Ramirez-Bolivar, Joseph Schiltz, Producers. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Acceso Total Chicago<\/strong>: Fabian Ramirez-Bolivar, Producer; Pablo Alfaro, Producer. <strong>WSNS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #605:\u00a0 Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Talent: Reporter &#8211; Daily News<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lexi Sutter<\/strong>: Composite. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #607:\u00a0 Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Talent: Reporter &#8211; Investigative<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bennett Haeberle<\/strong>: Composite. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PJ Randhawa<\/strong>: Composite. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #610:\u00a0 Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Talent: Program Host\/Moderator\/Correspondent<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Matthew Rodrigues<\/strong>: Composite. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #612:\u00a0 Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Graphic Arts\/Motion Graphics\/Art Direction\/Set Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scott Peters<\/strong>: Composite. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Category #615:\u00a0 Outstanding Crafts Achievement for Editor &#8211; News<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nathan Halder<\/strong>: Composite. <strong>WMAQ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"NBCUniversal Local Chicago \u2013 NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) &amp; Telemundo Chicago (WSNS) \u2013 garnered 36 Emmy Award nominations&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":229591,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5124],"tags":[960,5386,1818,399],"class_list":{"0":"post-229590","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-chicago","8":"tag-chicago","9":"tag-il","10":"tag-illinois","11":"tag-television"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115210224014505112","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229590","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229590"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229590\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}