Delivery Driver Talks About Being Carjacked in Streeterville
A delivery driver tells his story of being carjacked in busy Streeterville.
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Durkin: No Offense, Bears (Part Two)
We take a closer look at some of the reasons why the Bears offense has regressed in 2014.
Bears Notes: Mariani Will Handle Return Duties
New Bear Marc Mariani is the team's fourth returner in 11 games.
Bears Notes: Patience Is Key Against Lovie's Scheme
Tampa Bay's defense is designed to make foes dink and dunk their way downfield.
Joniak: Keys To Bears-Vikings
There's a theme in Jeff Joniak's keys to Sunday's game.
Bears Notes: Marshall, Bennett, Jennings Not Practicing
Plus, Jared Allen and Lance Briggs respond to the noise surrounding Mel Tucker's job security.
Bears Notes: Briggs, Fuller Practice In Limited Fashion
Danny McCray sat out practice, but Chris Conte looks like he's on track to play Sunday.
Gabriel: Bears-Dolphins Positives/Negatives
The Bears' worst enemy right now seems to be themselves.
Bears Coaches Explain Kick Return Struggles
No Bears returner has brought the ball past the 18-yard line. Why do they keep trying?
Durkin: Kick Returner Carousel Keeps Spinning For Bears
Four weeks into the season, the Bears are still looking for a kick returner.
Bears Promote Chris Williams, Cut Rashad Ross
Someday, the Bears will settle on a replacement for Devin Hester. Today's not that day.
Bears Add 3 Players To Practice Squad
Tight end Blake Annen, cornerback Jordan Sullen and receiver/returner Chris Williams have been signed.
Bears Make Handful Of Roster Moves
Receiver Rashad Ross and cornerback Isaiah Frey have been promoted from the practice squad.
Bears Elevate Williams, Bellamy, Boggs From Practice Squad
The Bears promoted three players from the practice squad on Saturday.
Bears Notes: Marshall, Jeffery Sit Out Practice Again
Josh Morgan sat out too, leaving Chicago thin at receiver.
Bears Sign WR Chris Williams To Practice Squad
In a corresponding move, linebacker DeDe Lattimore has been released.
Durkin: Bears Bubble Watch
Dan Durkin breaks down which Bears are fighting for a roster spot ahead of the preseason finale.
Trestman: Game Experience, Youth Favored Clausen Over Palmer
Also, third-stringer David Fales will start Thursday's preseason finale.
Verdict On Spiegel/Mannelly Bears-Seahawks Over/Unders
Matt Spiegel has redeemed himself with a narrow over/under victory.
Spiegel's Bears-Seahawks Over/Unders
The guys are pondering how many missed tackles Chris Conte will have.
Oak Park Hunk Picked For Redbook's 'Hottest Husband' Contest
By any conventional standard of manly physical appearance, Chris Williams is a good-looking dude
Bears Notes: Palmer To Relieve Cutler At Seattle
Also, Jordan Mills has returned to practice, and Kyle Fuller's ankle is "feeling better."
Bears Notes: In Search Of Returns
Plus, the defense is "revealing itself" and the latest injury news.
Bears Notes: Clausen Will Take 2nd-Team Reps Against Jaguars
Jordan Mills is day-to-day, while Chris Conte's status for Thursday is uncertain.
Bears Notes: Trestman Mixing Personnel Up On Defense
Safety Chris Conte received some first-team defense reps, as did linebacker Khaseem Greene.
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Boy, 16, charged with carjacking woman on Near West Side
Police say he was identified as one of the offenders who less than two hours earlier took a car from a 27-year-old woman, in the 800 block of South Miller Street.
Firefighters extinguish garage fire in Barrington; no injuries reported
Firefighters say when they arrived the garage was fully engulfed in flames and was beginning to spread into the kitchen.
5 critically hurt after car hits semi-truck in Joliet
The Volkswagen had two male and three female occupants. All five were taken to local hospitals in critical condition by the Joliet Fire Department.
Amundsen Park fieldhouse reopens Monday, programs resume
The fieldhouse has been closed since October.
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Police open arson investigation after fire damages historic Swift Mansion in Grand Boulevard
Chicago police confirmed late Sunday night that the fire has been classified as an arson. Area 1 detectives were investigating.
Amundsen Park fieldhouse reopens Monday
The fieldhouse has been closed since October.
Car slams into Neiman Marcus store in attempted smash-and-grab near Magnificent Mile
The offenders then got into three unknown cars and fled eastbound on Chicago Avenue.
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Boy, 16, charged with carjacking woman on Near West Side
Police say he was identified as one of the offenders who less than two hours earlier took a car from a 27-year-old woman, in the 800 block of South Miller Street.
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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.
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.
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Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
As Chicago winters become warmer with less snow, overnight parking rules persist
Since 1980, Chicago's overnight ban prevents motorists from parking on roughly 100 miles of city streets, and about 95% of the time there was no plowable snow.
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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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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' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
Taylor Raddysh scored in the third period for Chicago, which has been outscored 13-2 during its three-game losing streak.
Top Illinois boys basketball recruit commits to staying in-state for college
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
White scores season-high 31 as Bulls beat Pelicans 124-118
Coby White scored a season-high 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 on Saturday night.
Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets 3-1 for third loss in four games
Morgan Barron snapped a tie in the second period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1.
Alston sparks Loyola Chicago to 75-53 victory over Harvard
Led by Philip Alston's 16 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Harvard Crimson 75-53.
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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.
"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.
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Israel-Hamas War: Israel expands ground offense against Hamas in Gaza
The Israeli military announced it has expanded its hunt for Hamas to every part of the Gaza strip. Palestinians say they are running out of places to go after evacuations were ordered Sunday.
Firefighters battle garage fire at Barrington home
Thick black smoke was seen pouring from the garage, leaving the charred remains of a vehicle.
Arson suspected in historic Swift Mansion fire on South Side
The Chicago Fire Department, arson detectives confirmed Monday morning, "the fire began in a rear stairwell, the result of human action."
Smash-and-grab thieves attempt burglary at Mag Mile Neiman Marcus
The crash happened Monday morning just after 4:30 a.m. at the Neiman Marcus store, located in the 700 block of North Michigan Avenue.
Registration for Chicago Park District winter programs now open
If you're looking for something active to do this winter, the Chicago Park District has dozens of options available for both adults and children. Visit
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Gunmen target street vendors in string of weekend robberies
Police said, in each of the robberies, four people approached victims near or at a street vendor location, flashed rifles and handguns, and stole the victim's property.
U.S. Postal Service vehicle, mail stolen on Chicago's South Side
A postal worker accidentally dropped the vehicle keys which were picked up by a suspect.
SWAT team responds to West Rogers Park home in connection with bank robbery
A massive police presence was at the scene Friday night.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Nearly a dozen patrons at Chipp Inn robbed at gunpoint in Noble Square
It wasn't the first time the Chipp Inn in Noble Square has been hit by robbers in recent months.
