Former Bear Adewale Ogunleye reunites with fan he met as child at Soldier Field in 2009
Ogunleye had a ritual after games – singling out the youngest fans in the stands, and handing them his game-worn gloves.
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With five games to go for Bears, Eberflus says he's focused on the field
So far, some challenges this year – Eberflus' second – have led to just four wins.
Bears among teams discussing Michigan's Harbaugh as potential hire
Will Harbaugh finally make the leap back to the pros?
Bears outlast Vikings on 4th field goal by Cairo Santos
The Bears drained the clock to set up the winning kick and stop a 12-game losing streak against NFC North opponents.
After late-game collapse in Detroit, Bears focus on finishing games
Another week, another challenge for the Bears, but they may not have to see All-Pro Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson next Monday, who is still recovering from a hamstring strain. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on a team trying to do a better job with the bookends on game day.
After late-game collapse in Detroit, Bears focus on finishing games
That included quarterback Justin Fields, who, in a tough spot, fumbled on the first play of the Bears' final drive last Sunday.
Bears snatching defeat from jaws of victory was painful sight for fans
Maybe the Bears blowing a 12-point lead with just over four minutes to play against the Detroit Lions shouldn't be that surprising.
Bears collapse late, squander 12-point 4th quarter lead to fall to Lions, 31-26
Despite forcing four turnovers, the Bears couldn't hold off the NFC North-leading Lions, who trailed 26-14 with 3:06 remaining.
Bears vs. Lions: 3 things to watch in the Week 11 matchup
The Matt Eberflus era will turn 28 games old on Sunday, and he has a chance at a first: back-to-back wins.
Bears vs. Lions: 3 things to watch in the Week 11 matchup
The Matt Eberflus era will turn 28 games old on Sunday, and he has a chance at a first: back-to-back wins. But this isn't your dad's or even your big brother's Lions team. The Lions are two games clear of everyone in the division. The last time Detroit won a division title was back in 1993. Justin Fields and most of the Bears weren't born yet, and the NFC North didn't exist. I'm CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris, and this is three things to watch when the Bears visit the Lions in Detroit.
Key Bears offensive pieces set return to play
The Chicago Bears will get some much-needed big names back from injury this week as they prepare to face the first-place Detroit Lions.
DE Montez Sweat makes an impact on Bears defensive line
Defensive end Montez Sweat has clearly made an impact in his first two games on the Bears defense. Next up, the high-powered Lions offense.
Justin Fields back on practice field for Bears
Fields is on track to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions after missing four games. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports from Halas Hall.
Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields ready to start Sunday
"The longer I was out, the more I wanted to play."
Marni Yang back in court to appeal murder conviction
Marni Yang is now more than 10 years into a double life sentence.
Marni Yang back in court to appeal murder conviction
Marni Yang is now more than 10 years into a double life sentence in the shooting death of Rhoni Reuter, the pregnant girlfriend of former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle.
Bears beat Panthers, boost their shot at top pick in draft
The prime-time matchup between teams among the bottom five in the NFL delivered about as much drama as expected.
Erik Kramer talks about experiences with depression, suicide attempt
Kramer is now sharing his story through his autobiography, “The Ultimate Comeback: Surviving a Suicide Attempt, Conquering Depression, and Living with a Purpose.” He told with CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris
Bagent slated to make 4th start for Bears as Fields not cleared to play
Three quarters of good football – that's what Tyson Bagent gave the Bears in New Orleans before a three-turnover fourth quarter sealed the Bears' fate. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on the Bears quarterback shell game that will give Bagent another chance on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers.
Bagent to make 4th start for Bears as Fields not cleared to play
Three quarters of good football – that's what Tyson Bagent gave the Bears in New Orleans before a three-turnover fourth quarter sealed the Bears' fate.
Former Bears quarterback Erik Kramer on depression, suicide attempt
Kramer miraculously survived shooting himself in the head through his chin.
Roquan Smith says he's happy Bears traded him to Ravens
Chicago traded Smith to Baltimore last season.
Jaquan Brisker eyes return to Bears after injury
After missing the last two games in concussion protocol and dealing with a separate illness, the safety Brisker has been cleared and looks forward to regaining chemistry with a secondary that has a healthy Eddie Jackson and eight games left to play. CBS 2's Jori Parys reports.
Safety Jaquan Brisker eyes return to bolster Bears secondary
After missing the last two games in concussion protocol and dealing with a separate illness, Brisker has been cleared to play.
QB Tyson Bagent has 4 turnovers in Bears' 24-17 loss to Saints
Taysom Hill caught a touchdown pass and threw for another, Paulson Adebo intercepted two passes and also forced a fumble that he recovered, and the New Orleans Saints beat the Chicago Bears 24-17.
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After pulling plug on Brighton Park migrant tent camp, Morgan Park site still on the table
Sources said the tents from Brighton Park will be taken down and brought to a second possible camp location in Morgan Park.
Police officer from Elgin, Illinois faces child pornography charges
Officer Jordan Collins was taken into custody while on duty Monday.
Wisconsin judge upholds earlier ruling that state law permits abortions
Judge Diane Schlipper ruled an 1849 Wisconsin law prohibits someone from attacking a woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleads not guilty to murder of his mother
An autopsy determined Myrtle Simmons-Brown died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors said Brown's DNA was found under her nails.
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Las Vegas police respond to active shooter at UNLV, say suspect is dead
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Injured woman's missing son found dead after North Lawndale house fire
Two officers were on the porch when it collapsed.
Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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After pulling plug on Brighton Park migrant tent camp, Morgan Park site still on the table
Sources said the tents from Brighton Park will be taken down and brought to a second possible camp location in Morgan Park.
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
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.
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Wisconsin judge upholds earlier ruling that state law permits abortions
Judge Diane Schlipper ruled an 1849 Wisconsin law prohibits someone from attacking a woman in an attempt to kill her unborn child but doesn't apply to consensual medical abortions.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
Concern rises among Chicago universities, students about antisemitism, Islamophobia
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies have been seen at universities across the Chicago area.
Biden says he's "not sure" he'd be running if Trump weren't
President Biden made the comment during a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday.
College presidents face tough questions from Congress over antisemitism on campus
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
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.
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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.
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Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
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.
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Blackhawks fall to Predators in shootout for fourth consecutive loss
Connor Bedard scored in the shootout for the 'Hawks, but Tyler Johnson was stopped by Juuse Saros.
Loyola gets knocked off by Tulsa, falls to 5-4
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
Domask scores 33, Shannon 31 as Illinois beats No. 11 Florida Atlantic
Marcus Domask scored 33 points and Terrence Shannon Jr. had 31, both career highs, as No. 20 Illinois shot 63% and surged ahead in the second half for a 98-89 victory over No. 11 Florida Atlantic in the Jimmy V Classic.
Bulls look to pick up the pace on offense, continue winning streak
Pace and energy were the buzzwords at Bulls practice this week after ranking last in the league in pace, according to NBA Advanced Stats.
Fire name Frank Klopas head coach after serving on interim basis
It's Klopas' second official go-round as head coach. He served as the Fire's head coach in 2011 and 2012.
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Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
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.
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Police probe shooting that wounded man at Southwest Side Chicago gas station
Surveillance video shows two cars pulling into the gas station at the same time. The victim wields a tire iron, while the suspect pulls a gun and shoots him. CBS 2's Darius Johnson reports.
Second possible migrant tent camp site still on the table
After Gov. JB Pritzker halted plans for the city's first choice for a winterized tent camp for migrants in Brighton Park, citing environmental concerns, plans are still in play for a second location in the Morgan Park neighborhood.
Las Vegas police respond to active shooter at UNLV, say suspect is dead
Las Vegas police on Wednesday said there appear to be multiple victims in a shooting on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. Police said the suspect was dead.
T.V. icon Norman Lear dead at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
9-year-old turns North Side home into a haven for abandoned pets, raising money for shelters
An animal lover turned her North Side home into a haven for abandoned pets. Paige Bentley has raised thousands of dollars to help them, and she's only 9 years old.
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Police officer from Elgin, Illinois faces child pornography charges
Officer Jordan Collins was taken into custody while on duty Monday.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown pleads not guilty to murder of his mother
An autopsy determined Myrtle Simmons-Brown died from blunt force trauma. Prosecutors said Brown's DNA was found under her nails.
Eugene McLaurin pleads guilty to shooting CPD officer, 2 ATF agents in Morgan Park in 2021
The officer and agents were conducting an undercover investigation when Eugene McLaurin mistook them for rival gang members.
Suspect in Las Vegas university shooting is dead, police say
Las Vegas police said there appear to be multiple victims in an active shooter situation on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Police warn of gunpoint robbery pattern on Chicago's Near North Side
After taking the victims' property, the robber has made purchases and used the victims' bank apps to transfer money to other accounts.
