Lions' Calvin Johnson Retires From NFL
Johnson tallied 83 touchdowns during his career.
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CBS Sports' Chris Simms: Rodgers Is A Leader, But Shouldn't Be Rallying Packers
NFL on CBS analyst Chris Simms talked about a few big NFL games coming up this week - including what he thinks has happened to the Green Bay Packers.
Baffoe: Clearing Up What Is A Catch In The NFL
Ruling on a catch shouldn't be so confusing, but it is in the NFL. So Tim Baffoe's here to help.
Detroit Lions Impress While Coming Up Short In 2014
A look back at the Detroit Lions' 2014 season.
Durkin's Preview: Bears-Lions
Will the Bears switch to Jimmy Clausen spark their stalled offense?
Five Things: Bears vs. Lions Thanksgiving Roundup
The Detroit Lions have won two Thanksgiving games in a row, both in blowout fashion no less. After nine straight losses on Turkey Day, it is a welcome change for Lions fans.
Bears Notes: 'We're A Struggling Offense'
The Bears' fast start on offense fizzled fast against the Lions.
Durkin: Know Your Opponent - Detroit Lions
Thursday is a huge game for the Bears (5-6) and Lions (7-4).
Joniak: Keys To Bears-Lions
Chicago must prevent Golden Tate and Calvin Johnson from making big plays.
Bears-Lions Fantasy Starters: Forte, Stafford, Johnson
The Chicago Bears are going to try to reach the .500 mark when they face the Lions in the opening game of the Thanksgiving Day triple header.
Harris: Fantasy Co-Dependents In Detroit
It's time to buy low on Matthew Stafford -- and even Calvin Johnson, if that's possible.
Baffoe: What Are The Bears?
They're like a child bouncing on a trampoline -- fun with a dose of worry.
Joniak's Journal: Young DBs Will Still Learn From Tillman
Over the years, no one has tormented elite receivers quite like Charles Tillman.
Madden '15 Loves Brandon Marshall, Thinks Shea McClellin's Really Bad
Jay Cutler rates as the 12th-best Chicago Bear.
Harris: Making The Most Of Picking Late In The 1st Round
Target the top receivers and possibly one of the top three quarterbacks if you're picking late.
Fantasy Football: Top 10 NFL Wide Receivers To Draft
One of last year's top fantasy receivers, Josh Gordon, is facing a season-long suspension, but there are still plenty of talented wideouts to choose from. These players are studs no matter the scoring system.
5 Must Have Offensive Players To Use When Playing Your 1st Game Of Madden'15
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Doyel: Time To Label Stafford What He Is - A Bust
Question: Is former No. 1 overall draft pick Matthew Stafford a bust? Answer: Sure he is.
Giants Beat Lions 23-20 In OT On Josh Brown's FG
Josh Brown's 45-yard field goal on the third drive of overtime lifted the New York Giants to a 23-20 win over Detroit on Sunday and eliminated the Lions from postseason contention.
Silverman: MVP Race Starting To Tighten Up In The NFL
As the season turns for the home stretch, Manning is still the frontrunner for that award
Durkin's Rapid Reaction: Missed Opportunities Cost Bears
Just six days ago, Bears head coach Marc Trestman was the toast of the town after a gutsy 4th-and-1 conversion that helped seal a victory against the Green Bay Packers.
Bears Come Up Short In 21-19 Loss To Lions
Calvin Johnson had two second-half touchdown receptions, Reggie Bush rushed for 105 yards and the Detroit Lions beat Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears 21-19 on Sunday in a key matchup of NFC North rivals.
Sports Verdict: Who's Second Best Behind Calvin Johnson? Dez Bryant Vs. A.J. Green
Calvin Johnson and his stat lines have locked down best receiver with a level of dominance perhaps never before seen at that position. With Megatron sitting atop the podium, who currently owns the title of second most dangerous receiver in the NFL: Dez Bryant or A.J. Green?
Silverman: Lions Simply Can't Win On Road Vs. Divisional Opponents
Talk about an inferiority complex.
Durkin's Rapid Reaction: Lions 40, Bears 32
After three efficient performances, quarterback Jay Cutler took a step back in the Bears first loss of the 2013 season.
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Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Police seek to identify men from running gun battle in Chicago in September
It happened in the 3600 block of West Belmont Avenue near Central Park Avenue – just a couple of blocks west of the Belmont Blue Line stop.
Suburban Chicago residents upset over food factory smells
"I didn't even put up a Christmas tree last year because every time we came downstairs, we would get so sick."
2 Chicago-based food retailers announce plan to merge
Upon closing the deal, Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market will become a new entity, Outfox Hospitality.
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Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
17 Chicago churches to take in migrants from CPD stations, as work set to begin on first tent camp
John Zayas, associate pastor at Grace and Peace Church in Austin said the goal is to start sending buses to police stations on Wednesday.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
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Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
National Transportation Safety Board investigators will be digging into the train crash - piece by piece.
Parents furious after girls are subjected to racist taunts at Minooka Community High
Minooka Community High School has faced allegations of tolerating racism in the classroom before.
Fallen Chicago firefighter Andrew Price remembered as a "light of sunshine"
Price's body was escorted to the Medical Examiner's office alongside his friends and family on Monday.
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U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin leads Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on gun violence crisis
"Across the country, gun violence is a public health epidemic, plain and simple," Durbin said.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
House begins latest effort to expel George Santos after damning ethics probe
The House will try for a third time this year to expel New York Rep. George Santos after the Ethics Committee released a scathing report detailing his alleged lawbreaking.
Burger King franchisee operations manager testifies on pressure from former Ald. Ed Burke
Meanwhile, one of the attorneys for Burke co-defendant Peter Andrews tested positive for COVID-19.
Fraud trial of former Illinois State Sen. Sam McCann delayed after dropping public defender
McCann is accused of illegally spending more than $200,000 in campaign donations on personal purchases.
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St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
Another eye drop recall pulls 28 products from store shelves
Kilitch Healthcare India is recalling the products more than three weeks after the FDA warned against their use.
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South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
Grand Lux Cafe on Magnificent Mile to close
The Grand Lux Café opened in 2002 at 600 N. Michigan Ave.
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Bulls get pounded by Celtics, have now lost 8 of 9
DeMar DeRozan and Coby White led the Bulls with 19 points apiece.
Blackhawks to terminate Corey Perry's contract for "unacceptable" conduct
The Blackhawks said Perry engaged in "unacceptable" conduct that violated terms of his contract and the team's internal policies "intended to promote professional and safe work environment."
Illinois' Newton named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
Newton is widely regarded as one of the best defensive linemen in the country and led all Power Five defensive tackles in quarterback pressures.
Northwestern's David Braun named Big Ten Coach of the Year
During what was widely expected to be a difficult season, Northwestern defied the odds and finished the regular season with a 7-5 record, becoming bowl-eligible.
Former Blackhawks Stanley Cup champion Patrick Kane signing with Red Wings
The three-time Stanley Cup champion with Chicago and 2016 league MVP chose Detroit over other suitors, including his hometown Buffalo Sabres, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
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American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015
David Letterman hosted "The Late Show" for over 20 years, from 1993 to 2015.
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Day of Giving: State Farm donates $3 million Red Cross
State Farm made its especially generous donation to the American Red Cross on this Day of Giving at CBS 2.
How the Red Cross played a role in the career of CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist's fascination with the weather all began because of an experience with the American Red Cross.
Suburban Chicago residents upset over food factory smells
A neighborhood in Aurora has had enough of the noise and the smell. They say it comes from a meal-kit company that moved nearby. Neighbors who've been concerned for years spoke to CBS 2's Noel Brennan.
2 Chicago-based food retailers announce plan to merge
Two Chicago-based food retailers, Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market, announced plans to merge their companies. Upon closing the deal, the companies will become a new entity, Outfox Hospitality. Combined, the two brands have 34 locations in the Chicago, Washington, D.C., Dallas and Austin markets. The merger is expected to be finalized by the end of the year.
CPR saves man's life after he collapses on a run
Wojciech Wilczynski was running at the Waterfall Glen Trails in DuPage County when he collapsed – while his friend screamed for help. Stephanie Kolkys quickly called 911, and got instructions on how to perform CPR. CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov reports as we support the American Red Cross on this Day of Giving.
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Police seek to identify men from running gun battle in Chicago in September
It happened in the 3600 block of West Belmont Avenue near Central Park Avenue – just a couple of blocks west of the Belmont Blue Line stop.
Two men charged in shooting of Bedford Park police officer
The officer, who is a veteran with more than 15 years with the Bedford Park Police Department, had emergency surgery on Sunday. At last check, he was still in the ICU, but is expected to make a full recovery.
Jurors hear wiretapped conversations between Ed Burke, mole Danny Solis
At the time, Solis was also a sitting member of the Chicago City Council, as alderman of the 25th Ward.
Video shows thieves smashing into, burglarizing Edgewater neighborhood bakery
Video shows one man pulling out a hammer and breaking the glass. The crooks then climb in through the broken window, and start looking for cash once inside.
Classes resume at Northwestern University Chicago campus after shot fired, lockdown
Students were told to shelter in place as police swarmed the area – until an all-clear was issued a little over half an hour later.
