Bennett Haeberle

I’m excited to announce I’ve accepted a position as investigative reporter at @nbcchicago. I believe in the power of investigative journalism, how it can prompt change for the better and serve the community. I look forward to getting started and sharing more.

Chicago Board of Ed. expected to vote Wednesday on proposed $17.5 million settlement involving former student who sued district over sex abuse by administrator - believed to be among the largest settlements of its kind in Illinois history. @nbcchicago nbcchicago.com/news/local/chi…

Overnight on Chicago’s SouthSide a group of federal agents arrive at 75th and South Shore. @FBI response:

You may have forgotten about this lot in Brighton Park, but @bhaeberle didn’t. New episode of The Takeaway is posted on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts 🎧. youtu.be/7scpuZ4Rb0E?si…

Our latest: we learned this vacant lot in Brighton Park once eyed to house migrants will - all told - cost taxpayers $1.8 million after a recent legal settlement. Read/watch our latest investigation @nbcchicago #Chicago nbcchicago.com/investigations…

One of our colleagues here at NBC 5 is missing. Please help us find him. nbcchicago.com/news/local/nbc…

And while the law requires treatment, it has a carve out that allows hospitals to transfer sexual assault patients. Of the 85 Illinois hospitals we found with transfer agreements - more than half send patients 40 to 80 miles away. @nbcchicago nbcchicago.com/investigations…

Illinois law requires hospitals treat victims of sexual assault - including offering rape kits. An NBC 5 Investigates' review of inspection report found 88 hospitals across the state failed to properly treat victims: @nbcchicago nbcchicago.com/investigations…

2 shot, 1 critically hurt, at popular Navy Pier in Chicago, fire officials say @nbcchicago nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-s…

@MikeBermanNBC @AbilityLab @nbcchicago A great morning and beautiful view of Chicago from 103 floors up.

Great morning climbing to the top of the Willis Tower in support of the incredible work being done at @AbilityLab! Kudos to everyone who took on the challenge, and HUGE congrats to my guy @bhaeberle for winning the award for fastest media member to reach the top! 💪🏻@nbcchicago

This week's episode of "The Brief" is now online. Get caught on #Decision2024 with @MaryAnnAhernNBC as we take a closer look at immigration and Chicago's response to an influx of nearly 50,000 migrants over the past two years. What our reporting uncovered: youtu.be/6pOt_8QBkJE

#ICYMI - you can see our reporting here: nbcchicago.com/news/local/chi…

$25,000 of the $80k came from labor costs, as city-paid carpenters, painters and laborers were asked to move furniture, paint and replace lighting as part of renovating office for Mayor Johnson’s wife.

As Chicago faces nearly billion-dollar budget shortfall, NBC 5 Investigates finds city spent more than $80k redecorating/renovating office for Mayor Johnson’s wife inside Chicago Cultural Center. @nbcchicago

Tonight, as Chicago looks for ways to address its nearly billion-dollar budget shortfall, NBC 5 Investigates takes a closer look at why the city spent $80k to redecorate an office for Mayor Johnson’s wife. And we’ll share his responses: @nbcchicago instagram.com/reel/DA88KL0RD…

Look for ⁦@ChicagosMayor⁩ to travel to London for ⁦@ChicagoBears⁩ game Oct 13. World Business Chicago financing trip as his spokeswoman says it’s also opportunity for the city to make broader tourism push.

More than a year after a boy was seriously hurt on a carnival ride, we uncover inspection records showing there problems with lap bars; and safety switch may have been altered, removed and later hidden from inspectors. @nbcchicago NBC 5 Investigates. nbcchicago.com/news/local/rec…

Mother of suspected CTA shooter says her son had a mental breakdown. In an interview with NBC 5 Investigates, she says: "he lost someone. And it seemed that is spiraled from there." @nbcchicago nbcchicago.com/investigations…

Mother of suspected shooter accused of killing four aboard a @cta blue line train tells NBC 5 Investigates that her son suffered from a mental breakdown. “He lost someone. And it spiraled from there,” Laquita Lewis told @nbcchicago.