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Week 1 of the NFL season brings plenty of injuries, here's what you need to know.
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Dez Bryant, Cowboys Agree To 5-Year, $70M Deal
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Dez Bryant Mentioned In 2011 Police Report
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The Bernstein Brief: Where's The Common Sense?
The process of an attempted catch rule that negated Dez Bryant's big play Sunday needs fixed.
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While the NFC wild card game ended in controversy with a bad no-call, the Dallas Cowboys season ended the same way with a controversial referee decision. However, bad tackling was really the reason for the loss. Here is a look at the Cowboys team grades.
Joniak: Keys To Bears-Cowboys
The Bears need to slow DeMarco Murray and prevent big plays.
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Thursday Night Fantasy Starters: Forte, Murray, Romo
These two teams meet tonight at Soldier Field in what should be a high-scoring game.
Durkin: Know Your Opponent - Dallas Cowboys
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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.
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Fantasy Title Week Legends: Greatest Week 16 Performances In Modern NFL History
For many football fans, Week 16 of the season is even bigger than the Super Bowl because it is their personal Super Bowl. It is the week with money on the line. Week 16 is the week fantasy football champions are crowned.
Durkin's Rapid Reaction: Dominant Offense Downs Dallas
The temperature was frigid, but the Bears offense was anything but in a 45-28 rout of the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night football.
Durkin's Playbook: Dez Bryant's Scouting Report
It takes more than speed and strength to play wide receiver in the NFL.
Durkin: Know Your Opponent - Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys have been in this situation before. Win out, and they're in the playoffs. Yet, in back-to-back seasons, they've fallen at the finish line.
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?
Harris: NFC East A Playoff Fantasy Gold Mine
When deciding between two players week in and week out, you should take many things into account, but the decisive factor should most always be match-up.
Fantasy Football: Top 12 Wide Receivers To Draft
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CTA bus drivers report new police presence on some routes as crime plagues public transit
"This presence? Talk to me after the holiday. Talk to me next week. Let's really see after the 4th [on] Monday. Let's see what happens Thursday and Friday," said Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 president Keith Hill.
8 dead, 30 wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago
At least eight people are dead, and 30 others are wounded following shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon.
Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
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10-year-old shot while inside bedroom in Englewood
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CPD releases images of suspect in January slaying of 14-year-old Javion Ivy
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Chinatown residents worried about safety after recent shootings; "This type of killing is getting out of hand"
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At least eight people are dead, and 30 others are wounded following shootings across the city as of Sunday afternoon.
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Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
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Unfounded suspicious activity reports target Arabs, Muslims in routine activities, report shows
The report confirms what many have suspected for decades: being suspicious has less to do with what a person is doing, and more to do with what they look like.
Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
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Dixmoor Treasurer Anthony McCaskill arrested after fireworks complaint in Harvey
A fireworks show in south suburban Harvey didn't go as planned – it ended with the Dixmoor village treasurer getting thrown in jail.
Woman without one document for foreign citizenship application, broken forklift blamed
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Kinzinger: "Stay tuned" for more evidence in Jan. 6 hearings; "There will be way more information"
At least two more hearings are scheduled this month that aim to show how Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.
Indiana transgender girl athlete raises voice against school sports ban
Transgender girls in Indiana are now banned from playing on girls' teams at schools in that state.
Chicago's Arab American community launches campaign to end racial profiling
Following a story we broke Thursday night on CBS 2, Chicago's Arab American community is demanding police end the use of suspicious activity reporting after a groundbreaking study found the reports were being used as tool for racial profiling.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions
The ruling delivers a significant blow to the Biden administration's efforts to fight climate change.
Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
In a 5-4 opinion written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the high court rejected arguments by Republican-led states seeking to force officials to keep the policy.
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Flight delays and cancellations are expected to be a disaster this holiday weekend
Buckle up for a weekend of travel chaos – starting Thursday, mass delays and cancellations are expected just to get worse heading into the holiday weekend.
After losing rental income, Chicago man gets stuck with long wait from state assistance program
Rental income was part of a Chicago man's retirement plan, but that hit a snag when his renters lost their jobs during the pandemic.
Kroger, Walgreens recall pain medications over faulty child-proofing
There's nothing wrong with the medication, but the bottles don't meet standards for child resistance.
Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was the site of a post-Christmas shopping spree that Cynthia DeSimone still regrets months later – and it wasn't her idea at all.
Getting Hosed: D.C. has an app to warn customers of high water usage; could Chicago use the same?
What if there were a way to get warnings about high water usage before the bill arrived in the mail?
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New Indiana law aims to address state's nursing shortage
The Indiana Hospital Association said the state will still need about 5,000 more nurses by 2031.
Planned Parenthood of Illinois prepares for huge spike in demand for abortion services
Every state that borders Illinois has or could soon have restrictions on abortion in the wake of the striking down of Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
Wisconsin doctors halt abortions after Roe v. Wade overturned
Wisconsin has an 1849 law that bans abortion, except to save the life of the mother, but whether that law is enforceable is expected to be challenged in court.
COVID-19 vaccines to be available for younger children soon, but many parents still hesitant
A Kaiser poll taken earlier this spring found fewer than one in five parents would get their children under 5 vaccinated right away.
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Employees go on strike at Starbucks on Ridge Avenue in Edgewater
The employees said Starbucks has cut their hours and has forced the staff to do more with fewer people.
Billionaire Ken Griffin moving Chicago-based hedge fund Citadel to Miami
In a note to employees at Citadel, Griffin announced he already has moved his family to Miami, and will soon be bringing the company with him, though some Citadel employees will remain in Chicago.
Chicago company using fungi from Yellowstone to grow vegan protein products
The edible fungi was discovered as part of a NASA-funded research mission about life in extreme environments.
Black-owned and operated craft coffee shop works to expand, and to inspire entrepreneurs
The coffee shop wants to support Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs get their own start.
Kellogg to split into three companies, with snack division headquarters in Chicago
The snack company – which accounts for 80% of Kellogg's current sales – will have dual campuses in Battle Creek and Chicago, with its headquarters in Chicago.
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Giolito sharp as White Sox complete sweep of Giants 13-4
Giolito's best start in more than a month enabled manager Tony La Russa to rest his weary bullpen that has been without closer Liam Hendriks since June 14.
Wick's 2-run error in 11th gifts Red Sox 4-2 win over Cubs
Boston stopped Chicago's four-game winning streak, which had tied the Cubs' season high.
Bulls reportedly sign veteran PG Goran Dragic to one-year deal
Dragic, 36, is clearly in the twilight of his career, but he still has a little bit left in the tank, as he showed with the Nets last season.
White Sox takes win over Giants 1-0 heading into Game 2 of series
Leury Garcia scores single RBI giving the White Sox the win over the Giants 1-0 in the series.
Morel homers in 3rd straight game, Cubs beat Red Sox
The Cubs took advantage of 10 walks by five pitchers and came back after falling behind 4-0.
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Chicago July 4 Fireworks 2022: Where and when to watch shows around the area
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these fireworks shows around the Chicagoland area.
Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
The official debut of the 200-seat space Tuesday evening featured magician Carisa Hendrix – better known by her stage name, Miss Lucy Darling.
Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
For the last three quarters of a century, the Jolly Boys have shared their song throughout Chicagoland.
Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Shower, storm chances later in the day
Finishing the long holiday weekend with wet weather including a thunderstorm threat.
Fireworks thrown at Chicago police vehicles in the Loop
Fireworks can be seen exploding near squad cars near Columbus and Wacker Drive.
Hoopademix basketball camp providing skills on and off the court
The name of the game is diversity, not defense.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Hot and humid July 4th; rain chances all week
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Congressman Kinzinger says "way more information" coming in Jan. 6 hearings
Congressman Adam Kinzinger says the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection is getting more evidence by the day.
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