NBC 5’s new studio at NBC Tower marks the end of Chicago’s daytime TV production era, but bets big on the future of local news.
Why it matters: The investment boosts local news — but underscores how far Chicago has drifted from its once-dominant role in daytime TV.
The big picture: The nearly 70,000-square-foot space now houses NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago newsrooms in the same studio that once produced shows hosted by Jerry Springer, Jenny Jones, Steve Harvey and Judge Greg Mathis…