Bears meet with community to discuss plan for new stadium in Arlington Heights
The focus of the evening was more on the bigger picture of how the stadium project could transform Arlington heights. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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Bears Proposed Moving From Chicago, Possibly To Gary, In 1995 -- Leading To Huge Fight Between Mayor Richard M. Daley And Team Brass
The Bears considered moving out of Chicago in 1995 with several proposals - including one that would have sent them to Gary, Indiana – and it to a big fight between team executives and Mayor Richard M. Daley.
Despite Back-To-Back 8-8 Seasons, Bears Will Bring Back GM Ryan Pace And Head Coach Matt Nagy For 2021
"The decisions we're announcing today may not be the easiest or most popular, but we believe they're the best decisions for the Bears," Bears chairman George McCaskey said.
Ted Phillips: Bears Won't Raise Season Ticket Prices
Phillips expressed his feelings on the Bears' future in a letter to season-ticket holders.
Ryan Pace: George McCaskey, Ted Phillips 'Valuable' In Bears' Coaching Search
Having McCaskey and Phillips sit in on interviews allowed the Bears to expedite their hiring of Matt Nagy.
Emma: Backed By Belief Only, Bears Banking On Ryan Pace
On Black Monday, the Bears fired John Fox and awarded Pace a two-year extension.
Bernstein: Bears Muddle Message On Confusing Day
Ted Phillips and George McCaskey only added ambiguity for no good reason after extending Ryan Pace.
George McCaskey, Ted Phillips Will Aid Ryan Pace In Bears' Coaching Search
Phillips described the role he and McCaskey will play as being "support resources" for Pace.
Bears Introduce Variable Pricing For Season Tickets
The two preseason games' cost have drastically reduced, while regular-season contests are up 10 percent.
Bears Notes: Ryan Pace Earns Early Praise From Bosses
Also, John Fox gives his take on rounding out a coaching staff.
Durkin: From Disappointment To Optimism At Halas Hall
The hiring of new coach John Fox is a "game-changer," Bears president Ted Phillips said.
McCaskey: John Fox Hiring Was Ryan Pace's 'Show'
Ryan Pace was "thoughtful and decisive" in his hiring of new Bears coach John Fox.
Report: Mel Tucker Drawing Interest From LSU
Mel Tucker may be finding his way back to the collegiate ranks, per a report.
Emma: Ryan Pace Realizes Dream As General Manager
Ryan Pace worked from intern to top football executive in just 14 years.
Durkin: Ryan Pace Is Empowered To Enact His Vision For Bears
Pace will learn a lot about himself quickly.
Bears Give Ryan Pace Full Control Of Football Operations
Pace can choose who he wants to keep and how to structure the football operation, Ted Phillips said.
Ryan Pace: Bears Must Hire 'Best' Coach, Build Through Draft
"For the Bears to have sustained success, we must build through the draft," Pace says.
Baffoe: McCaskey Not As Easy To Doubt After Pace Hire
The hiring of Ryan Pace as GM marks a big step for the Bears franchise.
Durkin: Bears Change The Course By Hiring Pace
Could the hire of Ryan Pace signal the desire to break from the status quo at Halas Hall?
How Much Of A Role Does Ernie Accorsi Really Have In These Bears' Searches?
Accorsi reportedly didn't sit in on the interview with Adam Gase.
Bernstein: Separating Myth From Reality In Bears Search
Off they go on their merry hunt, George McCaskey and Ted Phillips all in tweed and ear-flapped caps, with Ernie Accorsi pacing alongside as their wily guide.
Durkin: Short List Of Bears' GM Candidates
Chicago needs someone who's bee a pro personnel or college scouting director.
Aaron Kromer Fired, While Mel Tucker Still Under Contract -- For Now
The new Bears GM and coach will decide the fate of the remaining assistant coaches.
Bears Ownership 'Pissed Off,' Changing Leadership
"She's pissed off," George McCaskey said of mother Virginia. "We're fed up with mediocrity."
Bears Considering Cubs' Management Model
Indications are that president Ted Phillips could be moved to a business-only role.
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Millions of Americans expected to travel between Christmas and New year's Day, AAA says
More Americans are expected to travel over Christmas compared to last year.
Suspected Highland Park shooter expected in court Monday
Robert Crimo III's murder trial date is expected to be scheduled during the hearing.
Burglars target 2 businesses in Uptown
The burglars fled the scene with a cash register from one business and an electronic device from the other.
Person found dead after apartment fire in Roger's Park
Officers responded to the fire just before 2:30 a.m. at an apartment complex, in the 1900 block of West Fargo Avenue.
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Family offers reward for help finding missing teen Brissa Romero
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Vacant Ralph Waldo Emerson High School building gutted by fire in Gary, Indiana
The historic building has been through two fires. While the burned-out shell of the school was still standing Sunday, one alumnus questioned if it should be torn down.
Teacher killed in head-on crash by suspected drunk driver in Wheeling
Robert Gillen was a high school math teacher and athletic trainer for Wauconda School District 118.
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Millions of Americans expected to travel between Christmas and New year's Day, AAA says
More Americans are expected to travel over Christmas compared to last year.
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Two men detail their claims of abuse at a place where young children were sent for help
This is national story now percolating right here in Chicago - allegations brought forward in a federal lawsuit by children now grown.
Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of local, state, and national leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
Chicago's enters new deal with crime database from same company as ShotSpotter
As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, the way the public found out about the deal CrimeTracer was surprising.
Chicago woman says towing company demanded over $10,000 to get her car back
Elaine Kelly said when she finally got it back, her car appeared more damaged - with the inside was ransacked and some of her personal property missing.
Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
Amtrak said they were never notified of the SUV on the tracks before the crash last week, was despite a warning call a full 41 minutes earlier.
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Texas court temporarily halts ruling allowing woman to have emergency abortion
Kate Cox, a mother of two, said she found out last week that her unborn child suffered from what doctors say is a fatal disorder.
Chi vs. Hate ordinance would make it easier to report hate incidents, alderwoman says
Chicago Police data show there have been 254 hate crimes reported so far this year alone - compared with 204 last year, 109 in 2021, and 80 in 2020.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Chicago migrant crisis: Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses
The Mayor's office told us they are in talks with the owner on a lot in Brighton Park where a tent base camp was called off by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Privacy concerns at Chicago parking garage prompt proposed law change
Not only did CBS 2 hear from more upset customers, but also from Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.
St. Charles residents flee senior community after 300% increase in costs
Over the last several weeks, the Saint Charles senior living community has become a bit of a ghost town.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines warns of data breach affecting customer, staffer information
Casino officials said on Thursday, Nov. 2, they determined hackers got into their system and stole personal information about Rivers Casino staffers, customers, and online sports book customers.
Illinois congressman steps in after feds fail to reimburse COVID-19 testing labs
We previously told you about small business owner Janine Morabito's struggle after getting stiffed by Uncle Sam. There are several others in the same boat.
Consumer watchdog lists '10 Worst Toys' for 2023, highlights child safety concerns
W.A.T.C.H. – World Against Toys Causing Harm – issued a list Wednesday of toys they said are hazardous and should not be in children's hands.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
An end to breast cancer? California company develops groundbreaking vaccine with promising future
An estimated one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, killing on average 42,000 a year in the U.S. But what if a vaccine could significantly lower each woman's chance of ever getting it in the first place?
Two babies infected with rare bacteria linked to baby formula recalls last year
Federal health officials confirmed Thursday that two cases of invasive infections caused by cronobacter sakazakii have been reported in 2023.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Slow COVID-19 booster rollout cost thousands of lives, new study says
Researchers estimated that through June 2022, if the U.S. moved at a faster pace to approve it and get people boosted, an estimated 29,000 lives could have been saved.
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Customers line up for hours at drive-thru for new McDonald's concept, CosMc's
CBS 2's Jermont Terry took a trip out to Bolingbrook, off Weber Road, to see if it lived up to the hype.
Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
According to The Magnificent Mile Association, a record $31.7 million in revenue was set in November on a single day.
Who is moving into those vacant Bed, Bath & Beyond stores?
Who will be moving into closed Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and in the Chicago area? Court documents provide some clues.
South Shore yoga studio strives for inclusive, calm vibe
It's Small Business Saturday 2023, a big day to highlight the success of entrepreneurs who started small and are working hard to make it big.
Shoppers turn out in Ravenswood for Small Business Saturday
Three of the trolleys were running on Small Business Saturday, making eight stops in Ravenswood so people could visit their favorite shops.
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Kurashev, Murphy net goals in Blackhawks' 4-2 loss to Capitals
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
Justin Fields leads Bears to 28-13 win over Lions, for first back-to-back wins under Matt Eberflus
Receiver DJ Moore had his first career rushing touchdown and caught a scoring pass to help Chicago (5-8) win for the third time in four games.
Blackhawks beat Blues 3-1 for first win streak of the season
Anthony Beauvillier, Alex Vlasic and Jason Dickinson scored, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 for their first back-to-back wins of the season.
LSU QB Jayden Daniels wins Heisman Trophy with prolific season
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has won the Heisman Trophy in a decisive victory.
Alston scores 25, Loyola Chicago wins 115-64 against Goshen
Philip Alston had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 115-64 win over Goshen.
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Bono impersonator has fans fooled at Old Town bar
Some U2 fans spent the evening thinking they were hanging out with Bono in the flesh and blood – and singing Christmas carols with him.
Ryan O'Neal, star of "Love Story," is dead at 82
Ryan O'Neal, the Oscar-nominated star of films including "Love Story" and "Paper Moon," has died at 82.
CBS presents 'Grammy® Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop'
A star-studded lineup of hip hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists will grace the stage at this special tribute concert, airing Sunday, Dec. 10 (8:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
Def Leppard, Journey to play Wrigley Field next summer
The Steve Miller Band will also be joining them.
Fans fall in love with Mona, little puppet from Nanalan' on Tiktok
Whose that wonderful girl? Could she be any cuter? Mona, the small green puppet who is the star of Nanalan', an old Canadian TV show, gains new fans on Tiktok.
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Man found dead following apartment fire in Rogers Park
It's also unclear if the man died before the fire or as a result of it.
A look at how the Danish Kringle is made
We're getting a look at how the world-famous Kringle is made. CBS 2’s Asal Rezaei had the tough task of showing how the 36-layered pastry treat is made.
Suspected Highland Park shooter expected in court Monday
The man accused in the Highland Park parade shooting is due in court Monday. He has been indicted on a total of 117 counts, including 21 counts of first-degree murder - three counts for each person who died - along with 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery - one for each surviving victim who was struck by a bullet, bullet fragment, or shrapnel, according to Lake County prosecutors.
Group breaks into 2 businesses in uptown
Around 1:30 a.m., three men entered by breaking the front glass of each business located across the street from each other, in the 4400 block of North Broadway.
Abandoned car found in north branch of Chicago River
According to the Chicago Fire Department, the unoccupied car was found in the north branch of the water near Argyle and Whipple streets.
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2 off-duty CPD officers robbed at gunpoint, source says
A police source told CBS 2 that the man stole the police stars, IDs, and FOID cards from the two off-duty women officers.
Scott Eby, who admitted to rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox, dies in prison
On June 6, 2004, Riley vanished from her Wilmington, Illinois home – and her body was later found in Forked Creek four miles away.
Ed Burke trial: Jury hears recordings of Burke aide on holding up driveway permits
The permits – and how the city's longest-serving alderman is accused of holding them up for a would-be client – are central to the federal extortion case against Burke.
Suspect in multiple bank robberies strikes again on Michigan Avenue
With the holiday shopping bringing out the big crowds, authorities say it is critical to catch the man before he hits again.
55 years in prison for Algonquin woman who admitted to killing boyfriend's parents
Arin Fox, 42, reached the plea agreement back in October.
