2017 NFL Holiday Wish List
The end of the year is upon us, which means it's time to create holiday wish lists. We took a shot at guessing what some people and teams around the NFL are wishing for this year.
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Holmes: Role Reversal Turning Jay Cutler From Bears Villain Into Anti-Hero
I find myself rooting for Cutler to succeed this year, more than any other since he was acquired in a trade in 2009.
Jon Gruden Believes Bears Must Move On From Jay Cutler
"Chicago needs to look at getting a different leader under center," Gruden says.
Shepkowski: History Is Against Marc Trestman
If you're hoping to compete for a Super Bowl, we can learn a lot from a coach's first two years.
Report: Bucs Wanted Gruden, Cowher Over Smith
Publicly, the Bucs had their sights set only on Lovie Smith to be their new head coach.
Jon Gruden Has No Interest In Open Coaching Jobs
Here's a heads up to all NFL general managers and team presidents: Stop firing your head coach with the hopes of hiring Jon Gruden.
Bernstein: Trestman A Puzzle
I have no clue what the deal is with Marc Trestman, but I've decided I'm going to try to enjoy it.
Silverman: Brown's Laughable Assertion May End Up Keeping Him Out Of Hall
Tim Brown had one chance to win a Super Bowl in his career with the Oakland Raiders.
Report: Gruden To Interview For Open NFL Jobs
According to a report, former NFL head coach and current ESPN Monday Night Football broadcaster Jon Gruden will interview with some NFL teams in search of a head coaching position.
Bernstein: Is Nature To Blame For Bears' Flop?
It's been a while since we've had an "everybody sucks" game.
Bernstein: Now Here's A Real Debate
Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the inaugural Presidential Quarterback Debate, sponsored by Citizens for Better Football.
Listen: Jon Gruden Excessively Praises Tony Romo
Jon Gruden at his finest, ladies and gentleman.
Silverman: Monday Night Broadcast Booth Will Remain Miserable
The network acknowledged its shortcomings when it reassigned… ahem… Ron Jaworski and took him out of the booth.
Jaworski Off Monday Night Football Broadcasts
The former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has signed a five-year extension with the network that includes more studio work and removes him from the Monday Night Football booth.
Report: Gruden Wants To Coach Again, Could Land In St. Louis
ESPN Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden is ready to return to coaching, CBSSports.com confirmed.
Over/Unders For Bears-Eagles
The McNeil and Spiegel Show's Over/Unders for Bears at Eagles on Monday Night Football:
Bernstein: Tim Tebow Is Bad, And That's OK
When it comes to the cult of Tim Tebow, I guess I'm just going to be Left Behind.
Report: Gruden Would Take OSU Job If Offered
Shortly after Jim Tressel resigned as Ohio State's head coach, the speculation about his replacement started up. Two of the biggest the names that have been mentioned are Urban Meyer and Jon Gruden.
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Police warning business owners after burglaries involving U-Haul truck
Police said two businesses were targeted on January 23 near 45th Street and Ashland Avenue.
Chicago Streets and Sans deploy over 200 snowplows to clear residential streets
More than 200 snow vehicles are out and about clearing residential streets, according to the Department of Streets and Sanitation.
Activists coming together in Chicago area to honor Tyre Nichols
Lake County Black Lives Matter organizers will gather at the Waukegan Police Department at 1 p.m.
Chicago Weather Alert: Temperatures in the teens, Winter Weather Advisory south of Chicago
Monday morning commuters may be impacted by icy conditions.
10 years since death of Hadiya Pendleton
Pendleton had just finished a final exam at King College Prep when she was gunned down in a Kenwood park, which is now named in her honor.
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Chicago Weather Alert: Temperatures in the teens, Winter Weather Advisory south of Chicago
Monday morning commuters may be impacted by icy conditions.
Tylenol murder investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
Activists coming together in Chicago area to honor Tyre Nichols
Lake County Black Lives Matter organizers will gather at the Waukegan Police Department at 1 p.m.
Hundreds of migrants could move into abandoned Woodlawn elementary school starting Monday
The city says the school, formerly Wadsworth Elementary School, is ready to accept 250 migrants -- to start.
Police warning business owners after burglaries involving U-Haul truck
Police said two businesses were targeted on January 23 near 45th Street and Ashland Avenue.
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Feds retrieve nearly $400 million in unpaid wages for Aurora store employees
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Tylenol murder investigators order new DNA tests on key evidence
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
Two arrested in West Ridge, Rogers Park robberies; neighbors demand more police
This is an issue we have been tracking for months.
Coming Sunday: Illinois workers still waiting for millions in wage theft claims
It can happen in a lot of ways – including missing tips or overtime - or in the case of one worker we talked to, a company not mailing a paycheck altogether.
Man's water bill jumps from $200 to $5,000 with no explanation
The homeowner was just being an honest guy and alerted the Chicago Department of Water Management to his unusually low bill.
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Mayor Lightfoot, candidates, elected officials condemn violent arrest of Tyre Nichols in Memphis
The mayor also encouraged everyone calling for justice to remain peaceful.
Crime the major focus again at Chicago mayoral forum
Rather than having all nine candidates at once, WCPT split up the debate.
Pritzker tells College Board not to change African American Studies course to appease DeSantis
Pritzker said the advanced placement course on Black history should not be changed "in order to fit Florida's racist and homophobic laws."
1st Ward resident thinks aldermanic campaign sign was taken away for political reasons
Surveillance video shows a sport-utility vehicle pulling up, and someone appears to get out and grab the sign for candidate Sam Royko.
U.S. sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in major boost to firepower
The U.S. plans to send 31 top-of-the-line M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, delivering on a key request from Kyiv.
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Man whose home was hit by tornado says Window Depot of Chicago's repair job was shoddy
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
City employee gets bogus bill for 107,000 gallons of water in two months
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
Couple hoped to build accessible home with settlement, but now feel victimized again
Tom Reynolds has been sleeping in his living room for 12 years.
Walgreens lifts purchase limits on children's fever medicines
The drugstore chain said improved supplies allowed it to lift its restriction of six products.
More say they were scammed by Window Depot USA of Chicago
We first told you last week about a home remodeling company that apparently duped many customers in our area for big bucks.
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What you need to know before watching videos showing police brutality
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike reflects, three years after first official Illinois COVID-19 case
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
Debunking tripledemic misconceptions with an Illinois immunologist
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
Pritzker signs law to safeguard abortion patients, providers
"Here in Illinois, we know that reproductive care is health care," Pritzker said. "A medical decision should be made between a patient and their health care provider."
7.5 million in Illinois registered as organ and tissue donors
"I am so proud that Illinoisans have shown their giving and caring spirit by signing up for this lifesaving program," retiring Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said.
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Chicago woman's lawsuit: Fireball Cinnamon mini bottles are "misleading" due to lack of whiskey
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
The Bellevue to replace Tavern on Rush in Gold Coast
Artist's renderings were released Thursday of the interior and exterior plan for The Bellevue.
Party City files for bankruptcy
Party City filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday after years of losses and weak sales.
Restaurant group addresses concerns on plans to open at once-troubled hotel
CBS 2's Tara Molina asked the restaurant group directly about neighbors' concerns.
Pickwick Theatre owners may soon announce new operator taking over
The Pickwick Theatre shows its final movie for now on Thursday night, but it may not be closed very long at all.
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DeRozan, LaVine lead Bulls to 128-109 win over Magic
The Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.
Candace Parker leaving Chicago Sky, signing with Las Vegas Aces
Parker made the announcement on Instagram saying, "While Chicago will always be my home, my family's home is on the west coast."
Northwestern men's basketball looking for third straight win in six days
Northwestern takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday at Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston.
Stauber wins again, Blackhawks beat Flames
Taylor Raddysh, Boris Katchouk, Jason Dickinson, Sam Lafferty, and Connor Murphy scored for the 'Hawks.
Bulls now on two-game losing streak as they lose to Hornets
DeMar DeRozan had 28 points for the Bulls, while Zach LaVine finished with 18 points and nine rebounds, but was quiet in the second half.
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First round of performers announced for 65th Annual Grammy Awards
Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith will take the stage on "Music's Biggest Night."
NASCAR announces concert lineup, general admission ticket sales for Chicago Street Race
The Chainsmokers, Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, and Charley Crockett will perform in concerts at the two-day event in Grant Park.
Stage 773 hosts immersive art exhibit WHIM
It's an art display consisting of cocktails and various unique displays created by about 100 artists.
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" tops Oscar nominations with 11
The awards show honoring the best in film is scheduled to be held March 12.
Gigantar, 24-foot guitar sculpture, arrives at Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66
Rick Nielsen of Rockford's Cheap Trick was there to help welcome the sculpture.
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Police warning business owners after burglaries involving U-Haul truck
Police said the burglar got inside each business through the front door. In each incident, police said a light colored U-Haul van was used.
Migrants could begin moving into vacant Woodlawn school this week
Plans are moving full speed ahead to open a migrant shelter in what was an abandoned school in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood, and after a community meeting Saturday afternoon, neighbors have a better idea of a timeline for the shelter to open. The city says it is ready to move in migrants as soon as Monday.
Activists coming together in Chicago area to honor Tyre Nichols
Organizations are honoring Tyre Nichols in the Chicago area Monday after the city of Memphis released video showing his violent January 7 police arrest.
Chicago Weather Alert: Temperatures in the teens, Winter Weather Advisory south of Chicago
CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran has the extended forecast.
Vandals target church in Ukrainian Village, break windows
Vandals targeted a church in Ukrainian Village Sunday, breaking its windows.
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Meet & Greet With Akiem Hicks
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