Emma: Without Aaron Rodgers, Hope In Green Bay Reaching Its Brink
Mike McCarthy and the Packers are counting on 24-year-old Brett Hundley to bring what's missing without Aaron Rodgers.
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Emma: Should Vic Fangio Depart, Bears' Loss Would Be Packers' Relief
Fangio has managed to frustrate the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Report: Mike McCarthy Frustrated By Packers' Unwillingness To Add Via Free Agency
The Packers are renowned for building through the draft, but McCarthy appears to want more open-mindedness.
Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers And Rest Of Packers Never Stopped Believing
The Green Bay Packers looked impressive to start the season, but soon dropped off and needed some help to get into the playoffs.
Emma: Hope Is Bleak For Bears Against Packers
Green Bay has owned Chicago under Aaron Rodgers.
John Fox Responds To Mike McCarthy's Bears Rip
Bears coach John Fox took the high road.
Packers Coach Mike McCarthy: We'll 'Kick Chicago's ***'
Chicago hosts Green Bay in the regular-season opener on Sept. 13.
Durkin: NFL Learning Curve Will Be Steep For Top QB Prospects
Even small details like play-calls and huddling will be adjustments for the top QB prospects.
Injury Report: Rodgers Probable To Play Sunday For The Packers
The Green Bay Packers begin their playoff season against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday at Lambeau Field and Aaron Rodgers will be a part of it. The MVP favorite quarterback has been nursing a strained calf to his left leg. The Packers list five players on their injury report and the Cowboys list 12 players on theirs.
Packers Coach Calls Cowboys' DeMarco Murray A 'Difference Maker'
Some expect the Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers game to be a shootout between the NFL's top rated passers. However, the Packers coach considers running back DeMarco Murray to be the difference.
Bye Week Will Help Rodgers Get Healthy For Packers Playoff Run
The Green Bay Packers do not have to play this Sunday. That is a good thing as quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be able to get some extra rest before the Packers begin their run toward the Super Bowl. They will host one of three teams in the Divisional Round. Their opponent will be determined by the outcome of the Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys game.
Bears Notes: 'There Was Confusion All Night,' Jennings Says
"We blew some coverages on the back end starting with myself," Jennings said.
Emma: Packers Can Cripple Bears' Season
"When you're 3-5, there's got to be a little desperation in there," Aaron Rodgers says.
Joniak's Journal: Will Packers Look To Establish The Run?
History tells us Mike McCarthy turns to the run more often in November.
Emma: Packers Always Know Who's In Charge
Green Bay doesn't over-analyze leadership like Chicago does, and its approach works.
Bears Notes: McClellin Ruled Out Against Packers
Shea McClellin (hand) won't practice this week, and his status is "week to week."
Video: Packer Fan Melts Down After Loss
Ask any Bears fan, it's not easy seeing your team's season end in the final seconds of the game.
Packers' McCarthy 'Expects' Eddie Lacy To Play Sunday
Official: Rodgers To Start Sunday Against Bears
The waiting game is over.
Pompei: 'Good Chance' Flynn Starts Sunday
According to Dan Pompei's sources, the Bears may not have to face Rodgers this Sunday, as the quarterback is still recovering from a broken collarbone suffered on Nov. 4.
Silverman: Trestman Must Show He Is More Than Quarterback Whisperer
Trestman has to motivate his team this week, especially after the 54-11 debacle against the Eagles.
Packers Hoping To Make 'Quicker Decision' On Rodgers' Status
Mike McCarthy had no real update on the status of Aaron Rodgers, but the Packers head coach said the team is hoping to name a starting quarterback soon.
McCarthy: Rodgers Improving, Still Not Cleared To Play
Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Aaron Rodgers is "getting better," but the quarterback still hasn't been cleared to play.
Rodgers Ruled Out For Sunday
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will not play in Sunday's game, head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed Friday.
Durkin: Know Your Opponent - Green Bay Packers
The 186 games played between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears qualifies it as the oldest rivalry in the NFL. But the recent history suggests this series has devolved into a "rino," a rivalry in name only.
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7 more buses bring migrants to Chicago on Tuesday, tying record for most ever
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Feds to fund improvements to keep pedestrians off Chicago area railroad tracks
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Now-dead man suspected in murder of Romeoville family had lengthy criminal record
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Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
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Illinois DCFS report card for past two years shows more failures than last review
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Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
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Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
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Two aldermen want voters to decide if Chicago should remain sanctuary city for migrants
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House Republicans host forum on Chicago crime; Democrats blast event as political stunt
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Contractor accused of scamming people in need of housework
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Getting Hosed: Officials finally address on bad water billing at City Council hearing
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Chime customer frustrated by slow response after bogus $1,200 charge
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Hackers post crude content on Schaumburg spa's Facebook page
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GM and Stellantis plants in Bolingbrook and Naperville join UAW strike
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Alderman wants moratorium on Dollar Tree stores, says properties are "filthy"
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Kroger and Albertsons sell hundreds of stores in a bid to clear merger of the 2 largest US groceries
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Steppenwolf Theatre announces layoffs of 13 staffers
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Eloy Jiménez hits three-run homer, but White Sox get clobbered by Diamondbacks
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Cubs blow six-run lead, lose to Braves
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Former NFL QB says Bears should play to Justin Fields' strengths
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New faces on the Blackhawks prepare to begin preseason
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With six games left, Cubs focus on road ahead toward possible playoff appearance
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"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
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Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
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Spotted lanternfly discovered in Illinois
The spotted lanternfly is also an invasive species. They should be photographed for a report to the state and then stomped.
Suburban Chicago city workers honored for saving young child with CPR
Josh Elrod and Daniel Chavez got an MVP award from the Aurora City Council for their heroism.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More downpours Wednesday
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Gente Fina combines designer's Mexican tradition, Chicago pride
The community that inspires Emmanuel Cabrera is the same one that's cheering him on, as if they're along for the ride. CBS 2's Marie Saavedra reports.
Protesters interrupt meeting over rebuilding of Northwestern's Ryan Field
Members of the Northwestern Accountability Alliance shouted inside Evanston City Council Chambers after a rally outside.
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Neighbors want action after repeated armed robbery sprees in Chicago neighborhoods
Police laid out their plans to combat the crisis Tuesday night.
Oak Park on alert after armed robberies, carjackings over the weekend
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Northwest Indiana man faces multiple felonies in hit-run accident
Pete Baum, 48, of Hobart, was charged Tuesday for causing the accident on Sunday evening.
Man charged with holding knife to woman's throat in Round Lake
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DePaul to boost security after string of robberies on campus
The university announced a series of measures to enhance safety on its campuses in the wake of the robbery incidents.
