Teammates Reflect On Urlacher's Greatness On The Field
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Brian Urlacher Hoping Former Bears Teammate Lance Briggs Joins Him In Hall Of Fame
Set for enshrinement in August, Urlacher is looking ahead to the 2020 class with high hopes for Briggs.
Bears Great Brian Urlacher Left No Doubt To Hall Of Fame-Worthy Legacy
Urlacher's teammates know well what defined a career worthy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
CTE Found in 110 Out Of 111 Former Football Players' Brains
A new study on the link between repeated hits to the head among football players and brain disease is a stark reminder about the potential dangers of the sport.
Baffoe: Even In Its Ugliness, Football Finds A Way To Be Discussed
Gale Sayers, Lance Briggs and Dwight Clark are among the recent revelations of those suffering in their post-playing life.
Lance Briggs On Marc Trestman's Bears Tenure: 'He Shouldn't Have Been A Coach Here'
"If it ain't broke, then what are you trying to fix?" Briggs says.
Report: Car Registered To Lance Briggs Crashes Into Chicago Building
No arrest warrant has been issued for Briggs.
Lance Briggs On Bears' 2014 Infighting: Marc Trestman Would 'Pretend Like He Didn't See Anything'
No surprise here: More shade has been thrown Trestman's way for the Bears' debacle in 2014.
PHOTOS: Remembering Lance Briggs' Great Smile And Devilish Smirk
Yes, Lance Briggs announced his retirement. There's a lot to remember about Lance Briggs' 12 years with the Chicago Bears. After all, he was a seven-time Pro Bowler who finished his career with 936 tackles. For some, it's those few instances his helmet was off that are most memorable. His smile was nice, his grin devilish; this is what this photo gallery is dedicated to.
Lance Briggs Plans To Retire
Briggs spent his entire 12-year career with the Bears and was a seven-time Pro Bowler.
Lance Briggs Admits He Wanted To Punch Jay Cutler, Other Bears QBs At Times
Briggs was true to his self in an honest, light-hearted interview.
Lance Briggs Visiting 49ers
The 49ers were hit hard at linebacker this offseason.
Report: Lance Briggs Drawing Interest From 49ers
The 34-year old Briggs played inside linebacker in a 3-4 in college.
Football Is The Focus For Bears' Brass
John Fox and Ryan Pace aren't allowing players to do outside media this fall, per a report.
Report: Lance Briggs Won't Return To Bears In 2015
Briggs is a seven-time Pro Bowler.
Durkin's Bears Positional Breakdown - Linebackers
Chicago needs to find a linebacker who's a dangerous edge rusher.
Lance Briggs Hopes For A Call From John Fox
"Hopefully ... I get an opportunity to come back and play in Chicago," Briggs says.
Baffoe: It's All About George McCaskey, Now And Going Forward
He ain't your daddy's McCaskey family member. George is frustrated, and George isn't going to take it anymore.
Baffoe: The Spite In And For Lame Duck Marc Trestman
There's no sympathy for the end of the Marc Trestman era, given his actions.
Jared Allen Keeps Passion For Helping Wounded Warriors
Five-time Pro Bowler Jared Allen is among the top ten sack leaders in NFL history, but he has just as much passion for his work off the field as he does for football.
Baffoe: Brian Urlacher Is A Symptom Of The Diseased Chicago Bears
The Bears are sick, and there's no immediate or singular cure.
Baffoe: End Of Briggs' Bears Career Difficult To Mourn
Everyone involved was aware a breakup was coming.
Durkin: Briggs Era Likely Over In Chicago
The Bears are prepare for life without Lance Briggs this season and likely beyond.
Lance Briggs Placed On Injured Reserve
Veteran linebacker Lance Briggs has been placed on the reserve/injured list with a groin injury, the Chicago Bears announced Friday.
Bears-Lions: Jeremiah Ratliff Inactive
Full list of inactives for today's Bears-Lions game.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Warm, sunny, and dry through Wednesday
On Thursday a cold front brings a slight chance of rain and cools down temperatures for the weekend.
Chicago weekend shootings: 3 dead, 9-year-old boy among 26 hurt
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 53.
Chicago Shooting: 1 killed, 3 injured in East Garfield Park
Among the victims is a 9-year-old boy who suffered a graze wound to the head.
Residents allowed to return home after truck crash leads to ammonia leak in Teutopolis
The semi truck was carrying about 7,500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia when it was involved in the multi-vehicle crash.
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Chicago Shooting: 1 killed, 3 injured in East Garfield Park
Among the victims is a 9-year-old boy who suffered a graze wound to the head.
CPD released images of vehicle involved in Logan Square hit-and-run
Chicago police said the victim was riding a motorized scooter when the driver of a silver Honda Civic failed to stop at the red light and struck the victim in the intersection.
House passes 45-day funding bill hours to avert government shutdown
The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, to avert government shutdown hours before it was to go into effect.
Boat nearly crashes into house, leaving one dead, one seriously hurt
The wreckage landed just inches from a home in McHenry along the Fox River.
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Despite rise in catalytic converter theft, few arrests made in Chicago
Despite years of city leaders and lawmakers trying to fix the problem, the thieves are almost never caught.
Child care providers face "cliff" with pandemic funds set to expire
The American Rescue Plan funding has helped thousands of child care centers across Illinois pay their staff, upgrade their facilities and keep cots lower for parents.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
A total of 39 people were killed trespassing on railroad tracks in Illinois last year alone.
Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
Nathaniel Huey Jr.'s criminal past should have been a red flag – including a court order banning him from possessing firearms.
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Biden tells Congress to "get to work" after averting government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Tempers flare at hearing on city's migrant crisis as influx of asylum seekers ramps up
A key City Council committee met for nearly five hours on Friday to discuss the latest on Chicago's efforts to house thousands of asylum seekers.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Dianne Feinstein was the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate as well as the longest-serving senator from California.
Victim of botched Chicago police raid in 2017 expected to get $300,000 settlement
Police raided Sharnia Phillips' home while searching for two gang members who had never lived there.
Seven buses of migrants arrive in Chicago for second day in a row
Late Wednesday night, we were there as adults and small children stepped off one of the buses, and greeted with blankets.
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Nonprofit dance group owed nearly $50,000 for holiday show performance
The company that owed the money also hadn't paid other entities for security and the venue for the show.
Kia, Hyundai models recalled due to fire risk; separate concerns about security flaws persist
Hyundai warned drivers to park their cars outside until they can get the necessary repairs.
Indiana AG sues MV Realty, says company is deceptive
MV Realty is based out of Florida, but operates in Indiana and several other states – including Illinois.
Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
They accused James Nesbitt of taking off with deposits without completing jobs and complained he didn't respond to customers.
Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
The Chicago City Council Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday with the heads of the Water Management and Finance departments.
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COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Teen who's had two lung transplants gets behind-the-scenes tour of Field Museum
Scientists at the Field Museum showed Josh Burton ways he can still have a career without digging in the dirt.
Northwestern researchers get $45M to develop implant to sense and treat cancer
"From a clinical perspective, this could be a game-changing approach to cancer therapy," said Dr. Jonathan Rivnay.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
"We're not going to wait around forever for a fair contract," UAW President Shawn Fain said. "The companies know how to make this right."
Workers at Chicago Ford plant worry they may have to walk off the job amid strike
Hundreds of autoworkers gathered Thursday outside the UAW Local 551 headquarters, 13550 S. Torrence Ave., to protest.
Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
"I want to see a moratorium on these type of businesses opening up in our city," said Ald. Matt O'Shea (19th). "This happens in communities all across the city of Chicago."
Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
Grocers Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger.
Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
The company said it has been "negatively impacted by a protracted post-pandemic economic recovery for our sector and the rising cost of inflation,"
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Kim has 4 hits, Padres beat White Sox 6-1 to hand Chicago 100th loss
The Chicago White Sox lost 100 games for the first time since 2018 as Ha-Seong Kim had four hits to lead the San Diego Padres to a 6-1 win on Saturday night.
Friday Blitz: Oak Park River Forest v. Lyons Township
CBS 2's Marshall Harris is at the big game at Oak Park River Forest High School where the Huskies are taking on Lyons Township Lions.
Bears vs. Broncos: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 4 matchup
Hollywood loves a reboot, right? Well, this week something's gotta give between the Bears and Broncos.
Connor Bedard skates in first NHL exhibition game with Blackhawks, who beat Blues in OT
Bedard had two assists.
Cubs get swept by Braves, fall out of position for NL wild card
The Cubs have dropped 13 of 19.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Teri Bristol, Chicago house music DJ, dies at 66
Bristol began DJing in Chicago in the 1980s, and paved the way for a generation of other women DJs.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
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What is car hacking? How it works and tips to prevent it
Computerized systems that make your car so convenient also make it an easier target for thieves who are car hacking instead of carjacking.
40+ Double Dutch Club for women becomes nationwide phenomenon
There are several clubs across the Chicago area, including two in the city and in several suburbs.
5th annual Pooch Parade in Aurora kicks off Sunday
More than 100 dogs will be competing for prizes.
Archdiocese of Chicago offering blessings to pets in celebration of Feast Day of St. Francis of Assi
All animals must be secured or on leashes.
Last day for Apple Fest in Lincoln Square
Sunday is the last day to check it all out from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
"Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders" documentary premieres on Paramount + on October 10
Using hours of exclusive archival footage, the five-part docuseries transports viewers back four decades to the moments after a twisted killer laced Tylenol pills with cyanide and killed seven people in the Chicago area.
Good Samaritans step in after woman is robbed, beaten in Little Italy alley
Surveillance video shows the man punching the woman in an attempt to get her purse. Keep in mind this happened at 4 p.m.
Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings this past weekend
There were four armed robberies, one carjacking, and one aggravated assault that was believed to be an attempted robbery in Oak Park early Sunday.
Several people robbed at South Chicago bus stop
CBS 2 news crews talked with one of the victims who said his iPhone was stolen by a group near 79th Street and Jeffery Boulevard.
