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Training Camp usually allows for good battles. Sometimes it's two guys fighting for one job, but occasionally you get a solid battle between an offensive and defensive player.
Football is back! As Laurence Holmes will do every Tuesday throughout the season, he answers your Bears questions.
It looks like at this time next week, my blog will be about the sights and sounds of Bourbonnais. Like you, I've missed the NFL game, but particularly things that have to do with the Bears.
With the NFL lockout nearing an end, Laurence Holmes answers your Bears questions.
"The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works. -Gordon Gekko
The current NFL work stoppage is effecting many facets of the league. But when it comes directly to football activities, the loss of organized team activities may be the hurting the rookies the most.
Here's a look at Chicago's 2011 baseball season by the numbers, on both sides of town.
It's time for the Sox to live up to their marketing slogan. The usual crutch of Interleague Play has netted them a 7-6 record thus far, and a grueling 19-game stretch inside the A.L. Central is on the horizon.
This wasn't the Superbowl. It wasn't a playoff game. It wasn't even a division rival. It was just a regular season game from seven months ago.
The boos are getting louder for Adam Dunn. Things are so bad that on Saturday when Dunn drew a walk, he got a standing ovation from the U.S. Cellular crowd. That's rough, but justified.
"I have no idea who that guy is..." That's what Bulls analyst, Kendall Gill, told me and Jason Goff Thursday night after the Bulls drafted Nikola Mirotic.
When Jimmy Butler heard his name called as the 30th overall pick in Thursday night's NBA Draft, it capped off a long and unique journey from the Tomball, Texas to Tyler Junior College to Marquette University, and ultimately ending with the Chicago Bulls.
There has been a lot of disappointment and anger about the 2011 White Sox. It's justified. The Sox have underachieved. They're still two games under .500.
For the record, I personally like Mike Quade. I want him to succeed. I think he's an earnest man with good intentions, but he confounds me.
Over ten weeks into the NFL Lockout and there still appears to be no end in sight. With every passing day, the likelihood that the league will miss regular season games, however unfathomable as that may seem, grows larger and larger.
Tuesday night marked the first time that the Bulls have lost three games in a row all year. It was a "back against the wall" game and the Bulls failed. It wasn't because of a lack of effort or a lack of heart. Miami's talent/size combination has been too much to overcome.
I did some checking over the last couple of days and there could be some serious collateral damage if the NFL labor situation doesn't get resolved by the time training camp rolls around.
Miami won Game 3 just like they won Game 2: with fantastic defense. Their on the ball pressure was excellent. They rotated very well and contested most of the Bulls shots.
Call it 'Mission Accomplished' for the Miami Heat. They wrestled away homecourt advantage. Last night 2 > 10. Many people will spend the next few days telling you that the Bulls beat themselves.
A lot of Bears were in town yesterday to support Rashied Davis' charity endeavor. Davis has started a "Saturday Club" for kids to help broaden their education and social awareness.
Spent the Monday afternoon over at U.S.Cellular Field. This time of the year, the sun goes behind the ballpark around 5:00. It seems like that's when it gets depressing, but I digress...
It was good to see the Bulls play up to their potential and not down to their competition last night. Their 93-73 win over the Hawks was domination from start 'til finish.
After 36 games, the White Sox finally have won three in-a-row. The Sox started hitting early and got a three-nothing lead. If you think the issues with the offense don't affect pitchers then take a look at this quote from last night's winner Edwin Jackson.
Derrick Rose can't do it all on his own (even though it sometimes seems he can). Other Bulls have to score. I'm looking at you Kyle Korver.
The Chicago Bears hold the 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft. And they could potentially go a few different directions with that pick: offensive line, defensive line or trade it to acquire more picks.
Friday's burglaries mark the sixth time ATMs have been taken from Chicago businesses this week. Thieves have targeted gas stations and restaurants.
Hundreds of new jobs are coming to Gary, Indiana. U.S. Steel said it's planning to restart the Gary Tin Mill at the company's facility.
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
A group of community leaders, city officials, and teenagers had a conversation on Thursday about how to keep teen takeovers safe and prevent them from getting out of hand.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
The City of Chicago on Thursday kicked off bus tours as part of its new reparations initiative.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
A coalition of banks, credit unions, and card companies argue that Illinois lawmakers must repeal the state's first-in-the-nation Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, slated to take effect July 1.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
The flagship Ann Sather restaurant on Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community will be moving later this year, a restaurant representative said Tuesday.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.
An ATM was stolen from a bar in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood early Friday morning.
Chicago musician Charles Joseph Smith shares his musical journey with Dana Kozlov.
Singer and songwriter d4vd was arrested in connection with the of murder for the death of a 14-year-old girl body was found last year in a the singer's Tesla.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) and the United Steelworkers union have reached a tentative agreement, two weeks after the utility locked out 1,600 workers amid a contract dispute.
The FAA is ordering flight reductions at Chicago O'Hare of more than 300 trips per day over the busy summer travel season.
A South Side community is mourning the death of a 16-year-old boy killed in a shooting just steps from his school.
A shooting by Illinois State Police that killed a 24-year-old man was caught on surveillance video in Woodlawn.
Friday's burglaries mark the sixth time ATMs have been taken from Chicago businesses this week. Thieves have targeted gas stations and restaurants.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
When a rusty light pole snapped and fell on a woman's car in Bucktown, causing thousands of dollars in damage, she thought the city would pay for it. She was wrong.
Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Blackhawks won four of their last 15 games and three of their last 11 home games, but finished with 72 points, 11 more than last season.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz had an uneven major league debut in a start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night after being recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.
Ben Williamson doubled twice and drove in three runs as Tampa Bay spoiled the major league debut of White Sox starter Nick Schultz.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Members of the Cook County State's Attorney's office visited CTA train stations across Chicago on Thursday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Chicago police on Wednesday issued an expanded community alert about a rash of incidents in which thieves broke into vehicles and stole construction equipment in and around downtown Chicago.