Tom Thayer: Mitchell Trubisky 'Up to the Task' Of Handling Philly Fans
"When you go into Philly, it's gonna be one of the most hostile outdoor environments," Thayer says.
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Thayer: Bears Shouldn't Underestimate Gabbert-Led 49ers
"If you think that San Francisco's just going to show up and lay down, that's when you're really setting yourself up for defeat," Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer told WBBM Newsradio's Josh Liss.
Thayer: Cutler's Patience Key To Bears' Success On Offense
Jay Cutler earned his first ever win in Green Bay on Thursday.
Thayer: Forte Key To Beating Vikings, 'Super Aggressive' Defensive Line
"You have to keep him on the field and running the ball," Tom Thayer says of Matt Forte.
Thayer: Bears Must Respect Winless But 'Extremely Hungry' Lions
Riding a two-game win streak, the Bears face the winless Lions in Detroit on Sunday.
Thayer: Bears Should Start Grasu At Center
Even though rookie Bears center Hroniss Grasu has yet to take a snap in a regular-season game, radio analyst Tom Thayer thinks he should get the start Sunday against the Chiefs.
Thayer: If Clausen Starts, Bears Should Expand Offense Against Raiders
The Bears can't go conservation if they want to win their first game, Tom Thayer says.
Thayer: Clausen 'Should Be Sharper' At Seattle
Clausen has had one week of practice under his belt now with the first-teamers.
Thayer: Bad News For Bears -- Arizona May Be Better Than Green Bay
As if it wasn't tough enough to open the season again Aaron Rodgers, now the Bears face a potentially more difficult opponent in the Arizona Cardinals.
Thayer: Bears Must 'Play A Perfect Game' To Beat Packers
With the Bears in rebuilding mode, and the Packers among the Super Bowl favorites again this year, Chicago can't afford to make mistakes in the season opener at Soldier Field.
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Thayer: Lions Are 'A Little Cheap'
Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer backed up Henry Melton's comments.
Thayer: Bears Must Test Clay Matthews
When the Bears take on the Packers on Sunday at Soldier Field, they'll have the unfortunate task of handling an eager Clay Matthews.
Tom Thayer Breaks Down Bears-Vikings
The Bears travel up to Minnesota for an important conference game against the Vikings.
Mazda Chalk Talk With Ted Phillips
Mazda Chalk Talk December 4th, 2012 – WBBM Bears Radio 780 AM and 105.9 FM presented a talk with Ted Phillips that was hosted by Jeff Joniak and Tom Thayer at Ditka’s in Oakbrook.
Thayer: Carimi 'Is Going To Have A Bright NFL Career'
Despite Gabe Carimi's demotion this week, Bears analyst Tom Thayer said he believes the second-year offensive tackle "is going to have a bright NFL career."
Bears Analyst Tom Thayer Expects 'Close, Angry Game'
A big showdown on Sunday night between the Bears and the Texans. What can fans expect?
Thayer Defends Ditka After Dent's Criticism
Two days after Hall of Fame defensive end Richard Dent blamed former Bears head coach Mike Ditka for the team not repeating as Super Bowl champions after the 1985 season, teammate Tom Thayer defended his old coach.
Thayer: Underdog Titans Still Dangerous
The 3-5 Titans might be 3-point underdogs when they host the Bears on Sunday, but WBBM Bears Radio analyst Tom Thayer says they're still a dangerous team.
Thayer: Bears Need To Control Game Early
The Chicago Bears hit the road to take on 1-3 Jacksonville on Sunday, but any time teams play on the road, there are plenty of challenges.
Thayer On Offense: Best Is Yet To Come
With three games in the books, the Bears offense has admittedly disappointed a fan base expecting electrifying numbers.
Thayer: Bears Can't Neglect Run Game
When news broke the Bears had acquired Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall, it was easy for Bears fans to dream about an aerial assault we'd never before seen in Chicago.
Thayer: Bears Must Stop Matthews
When the Bears take the field tonight against the Packers, the offensive line will have quite a task in blocking one specific pass rusher.
Thayer: Expect McClellin To Play Strong In Debut
Bears radio analyst Tom Thayer thinks that once the ball kicks off at Soldier Field, fans will see a new McClellin.
Thayer: 2012 Bears Could Be One Of The Best In Franchise History
Let's just say former Bears Super Bowl champion Tom Thayer has some strong opinions on this year's Bears team.
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Celebrations for Our Lady of Guadalupe begin Monday night. Here is what you should know
This year the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding in Des Plaines.
Comienzan las Celebraciones Guadalupanas 2023: Esto es lo que debes saber
Este año el Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe celebra el décimo aniversario de su fundación en Des Plaines.
Racine, Wisconsin highlights tasty, traditional holiday treat
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei went to Racine, Wisconsin for a lesson on making a holiday must: Wisconsin's best kringle.
$1M scratch-off ticket sold at Spring Valley convenience store
The store will receive a selling bonus of one percent of the prize amount, or $10,000.
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Brissa Romero, 17, missing for one week; crews searching retention pond in Vernon Hills
Brissa is believed to have been on her way to a bowling alley in Vernon Hills when she went missing on Monday.
Person found dead after apartment fire in Rogers Park
Officers responded to the fire just before 2:30 a.m. at an apartment complex, in the 1900 block of West Fargo Avenue.
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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Celebrations for Our Lady of Guadalupe begin Monday night. Here is what you should know
This year the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its founding in Des Plaines.
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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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Golden Globes announce 2024 nominations. See the full list here.
The Golden Globe nominations mark the official kickoff to Hollywood's 2024 awards season, and the announcement of the full list was livestreamed here.
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.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
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+.
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Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe begins in Des Plaines
Festivities begin Monday for the 2023 celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe in northwest suburban Des Plaines. Thousands of pilgrims will honor the Virgin Mary, in one of the largest gatherings in the country.
University of Pennsylvania's president resigns after congressional testimony on antisemitism
The University of Pennsylvania’s president, one of three university leaders bashed by critics for their testimony to Congress last week about hate speech, has agreed to step down. Two others, the presidents of Harvard and M.I.T., are also under pressure.
Family of Brissa Romero offering reward for information on her whereabouts
Her family is asking the public for help; if anyone was in the area at the time, and has surveillance video or might have seen something unusual, to come forward.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Dry week ahead
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has a look at the extended forecast.
Racine, Wisconsin highlights tasty, traditional holiday treat
CBS 2's Asal Rezaei went to Racine, Wisconsin for a lesson on making a holiday must: Wisconsin's best kringle.
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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.
