On This Day 15 Years Ago: Bears Top Saints To Win NFC Championship, Advance To Super Bowl
On this day 15 years ago, the Bears won the NFC Championship and advanced to their first Super Bowl appearance since the 1985 season.
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Tom Brady Wasn't Great, But It's Utterly Absurd That He's Playing For Another Super Bowl
What Tom Brady is doing is beyond the scope of human understanding. What other conclusion could possibly account for the sheer nonchalance or even outright exasperation that a 43-year-old quarterback not only survived an NFL season but has somehow made it to the penultimate weekend of the year?
More People In LA Watched Patriots-Chiefs Than Rams-Saints
In Los Angeles, 2.5 million watched the Patriots-Chiefs AFC Championship, while 2.1 million people watched the Rams-Saints NFC Championship.
Keidel: NFL Championship Predictions
The AFC and NFC Championships feature two replacements, a weak link and the GOAT at QB. What teams will advance to Super Bowl LII?
Championship Picks: Who's Moving On To Super Bowl LII?
CBS Local Sports talent from across the country looks at the Championship match-ups. Who are our NFL experts picking this week?
Brandon Marshall On Vikings-Eagles NFC Championship
INSIDE THE NFL guest analyst Brandon Marshall weighed in on this weekend's NFC Championship game between the Vikings and Eagles.
Team Grades: Cardinals Can't Overcome Turnovers As Panthers Advance To Super Bowl 50
Things didn't start well. Things didn't get better. Things went horribly for the Arizona Cardinals as turnovers allowed them to get nothing going and the defense simply couldn't stop the Carolina Panthers at all as their fantastic season has come to an end.
Three Keys To Another NFC Championship For Seattle
If Seattle wants a second straight trip to the Super Bowl, here are three vital areas to focus on.
Bears-Packers Tickets Are Most Expensive NFL Game Of Season On Secondary Market
The average ticket is running at $655.19, according to TiqIQ.
View: Sherman Autographs Photo Of Tipped Pass With 'Sorry Crabtree'
Richard Sherman is still trolling Michael Crabtree.
Late Mistakes Doom 49ers, Seahawks Claim NFC Crown
The NFC Championship Game came down to the 49ers offense verses the Seahawk defense, and Seattle's number one ranked defense prevailed. San Francisco got the ball down six with the chance to pull off the upset but couldn't make one more big play against their opponent.
Bernstein: Seahawks, 49ers Save Hyped Up Sunday
The wait ended up being worth it, after all.
Durkin: NFL Championship Week Picks
Dan Durkin makes his picks for the AFC and NFC Championship Games.
America's Leading Sportscasters Predict AFC And NFC Championship Winners
In anticipation of the AFC and NFC Championship games this weekend, we've pulled together America's leading sportscasters to make their predictions and picks for Patriots-Broncos and 49ers-Seahawks.
Carlos Rogers And Will Tukuafu Likely To Play, Same Can't Be Said For Percy Harvin
The 3 big names dealing with injuries heading into the NFC Championship Game could all play. The 49ers figure to have both Carlos Rogers and Will Tukuafu ready to go, while Seattle's Percy Harvin is a big question mark and will remain so up until kickoff.
Seahawks Vs. 49ers: Rubber Match For A Trip To Super Bowl XLVIII
With both San Francisco and Seattle winning their respective NFC Divisional Round games, the NFC will be sending a member of the West to the Super Bowl, but which team will it be?
Seahawks Not Selling NFC Championship Tickets To Californians
The Seahawks are limiting who can buy tickets for Sunday's NFC Championship Game.
Extra Week Of Rest Allows Panthers To Be Very Healthy For 49ers
The Carolina Panthers were thrilled to get the first-round bye in the NFL playoffs because it meant one less game between them and the Super Bowl. They were also very grateful for it because it allowed a number of players to fully heal up.
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Photos of the NFC and AFC Championship games.
How Far Would You Go For Bears NFC Title Game Tickets?
One 49ers fans got a tattoo of the Bill Walsh coaching tree on his butt for a pair of free tickets to the NFC Championship game.
Giants Top 49ers 20-17 In OT To Reach Super Bowl
Lawrence Tynes kicked a winning 31-yard field goal in sudden-death overtime and New York beat the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in the NFC championship game Sunday night to reach its second Super Bowl in five seasons.
Durkin: NFL Championship Game Picks
Here's my take on how the NFL conference championship games are going to shake out.
New Orleans Mayor Had Invalid Tickets To 2007 NFC Championship
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin planned on watching the 2006-07 NFC Championship between his Saints and the Chicago Bears from a suite at Solder Field.
Cutler Breaks His Silence, Says He Would Have 'Loved To Play'
The days, and weeks, following the Chicago Bears' loss to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship were filled with backlash against Jay Cuter and the injury that prevented him from finishing the game.
Daley Understands What Cutler Goes Through
A lot of people have voiced their opinion about Chicago Bears' quarterback Jay Cutler since his injury in the NFC Championship game and the backlash that followed.
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Girl who beat cancer travels to watch Bears game in Kansas City
Sophie Nieves, 12, battled Leukemia for more than two years and was just declared cancer-free last month.
Walgreens apologizes for canceling COVID-19 vaccine appointments
In a statement, a spokesperson said, "We are aware of some locations where appointments had to be rescheduled due to delays in supply."
Funeral for Hillcrest High School student to be held next week
Marshawn Mitchell, 14, was shot multiple times outside of his school's homecoming football game on Sept. 15.
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Neighbors and family described Charles Hobson Sr. as a caring grandfather-figure and "man of God."
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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."
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Chicago police said the victim was found outside with a gunshot wound to the left thigh.
Female Illinois firefighters train and learn from other female firefighters
Some 35 women brought their gear from departments all across the state.
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Girl who beat cancer travels to watch Bears game in Kansas City
Sophie Nieves, 12, battled Leukemia for more than two years and was just declared cancer-free last month.
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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.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Former state inspector Jose Guillen expected to plead guilty to lying about groping women
Guillen was indicted last year on four counts of deprivation of civil rights and one count of obstruction of justice
Electric rental car breaks down, traps Gurnee mom, daughter inside
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
New fraud targets doctors, nurses and other medical professionals
You can help us for an upcoming investigation focusing on fraud by filling out a short survey.
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Chicago alderman calls for ordinance ensuring sidewalk repairs with construction projects
Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) is calling out the city's Department of Transportation to work more efficiently.
Retired Cook County judge disbarred over fleecing of late Tuskegee Airman uncle
Patricia Martin admitted to misconduct after being accused of using nearly $250,000 of her uncle's funds for her own personal purposes.
Chicago signs $29M contract with security firm to set up tent "base camps" for migrants
City officials have said the priority for the base camps would be to relocate migrants who have been sleeping on the floors of police stations.
Judge delays order that Chicago State University provide documents at center of Nigerian presidential dispute
Bola Tinubu's political rival, Atiku Abubakar, claims that documents showing that Tinubu graduated from Chicago State in 1979 are not authentic, and that is grounds to nullify Tinubu's election victory earlier this year.
City Council committee backs proposal to raise minimum wage for tipped workers
The ordinance would gradually increase the minimum wage for tipped workers to match the full minimum wage by July 1, 2028.
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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.
Chime customer frustrated by slow response after bogus $1,200 charge
She was yet another victim who didn't get their money back until CBS 2 got involved.
Hackers post crude content on Schaumburg spa's Facebook page
While Noelle Fredrick frequently has to straighten up her spa workspace, but what she can't seem to tidy up is her spa's Facebook page.
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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.
Silver Cross NICU like a second home for some new parents
Millions of babies are born prematurely every year. That translates to about one in 10 newborns who need extra support in the NICU.
Hospital changed disposal procedures after CBS 2 bought empty COVID-19 vaccine vials
After a pharmacy director admitted selling "empty" COVID vaccine vials to CBS 2, the hospital changed policy to protect the public.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Two people in DuPage County die from West Nile Virus
There have been six human cases reported in DuPage County in 2023.
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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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Altmyer bounces back, leads Illini win over Florida Atlantic, 23-17
Luke Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 win over Florida Atlantic in a non-conference game.
Bellinger hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly as Cubs beat Rockies 6-3
Cody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs topped the Colorado Rockies 6-3 to improve their position in the NL wild-card standings.
White Sox fall to Red Sox for 10th loss in last 13 games
The White Sox are looking to avoid just their second 100-loss season in 53 years.
Taillon pitches 6 scoreless as Cubs blank Rockies
Seiya Suzuki and Jared Young each hit two-run homers, Jameson Taillon pitched six scoreless innings and the struggling Chicago Cubs improved their playoff chances with a 6-0 win over the Colorado Rockies Friday.
Bears vs. Chiefs: 3 things to watch in Sunday's Week 3 matchup
The Bears are not a dumpster fire, but fans understandably are trying to locate the nearest exit just two games into the season.
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"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival and South Asian Film Festival begin Thursday
The LGBTQ+ International Film Festival begins at the Music Box Theatre, with the Chicago premiere of Andy Vallentine's "The Mattachine Family."
Elgin church recreates program from 1893 at pipe organ concert
Renowned organist Douglas Cleveland performed the exact program that historically acclaimed organist Clarence Eddy performed 130 years ago.
Drew Barrymore says talk show will not return until "strike is over"
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
Lifelong friends compete in absurd challenges on "Buddy Games"
Six teams of lifelong friends join host Josh Duhamel at a stunning lake house where they compete in absurd physical and mental challenges.
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12-year-old who beat cancer travels to watch Bears game in Kansas City
There was a special sendoff at O'Hare International Airport for a special kid on Saturday. Sophie Nieves, 12, battled Leukemia for more than two years and was just declared cancer-free last month.
Group of flamingos spotted on Lake Michigan in Wisconsin
Now here's something you don't see everyday, or ever: flamingos in Wisconsin.
Walgreens apologizes for canceling COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to supply delay
Walgreens is responding to questions about COVID-19 vaccine appointments getting canceled at some of its pharmacies.
Funeral for Hillcrest High School student to be held next week
The funeral for a 14-year-old boy shot and killed after a homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School earlier this month is set to be held Sept. 30 in Harvey.
Family, neighbors stunned after 86-year-old grandfather shot and killed in Chicago
An 86-year-old man was shot and killed in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood Saturday morning.
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Funeral for Hillcrest High School student to be held next week
Marshawn Mitchell, 14, was shot multiple times outside of his school's homecoming football game on Sept. 15.
86-year-old man killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
Neighbors and family described Charles Hobson Sr. as a caring grandfather-figure and "man of God."
22-year-old man in critical condition after South Shore shooting
The victim then boarded a bus traveling westbound on 67th Street before being transported to the University of Chicago Hospital.
2 delivery men robbed at gunpoint on Northwest Side within minutes
No one is in custody in connection with either incident.
Police search for robber who targeted two mail carriers on same Humboldt Park block
Police said a robber in a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask pointed a gun at the postal workers and stole their mail.
