Bears GM Emery On Sam Coming Out: It's About His Skill Set
Bears GM Phil Emery expressed respect for Michael Sam and said he'll be evaluated as a football player.
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Marinelli, Most Assistant Coaches Not Returning To Bears
Rod Marinelli will not be the Bears' defensive coordinator under new head coach Marc Trestman.
Forte Likely To Play Tonight Against Cowboys
Barring a setback in warmups, Matt Forte is expected to play tonight in Dallas against the Cowboys, according to 670 The Score's Zach Zaidman.
Cutler Talks About His Thumb, Expectations For The Coming Season -- And Fatherhood
In a rare, candid conversation with 670 The Score's Zach Zaidman, Jay Cutler gives a "thumbs up" for big things ahead.
Forte 'Optimistic' But Threatens To Skip Training Camp, Says He Won't Miss Games
Matt Forte will likely hold out training camp if he and the Bears aren't able to reach a long-term deal, but the Bears running back told 670 The Score's Zach Zaidman Friday that he won't miss any regular season games.
Ten Foot Mailbag: Urology, Sideline Candy, And DahMahNah
The Cubs lost in the most Cubs way possible short of forfeiting due to locusts to open the 2012 season Thursday.
Cutler: Expectations 'Extremely High'
Now that Cutler and Marshall have teamed up again in Chicago, expectations for the Bears have never been higher.
Zaidman: Bears Have No Idea When Knox Will Return
After a back injury ended Johnny Knox's season early - and threatened his career - early reports indicated the wide receiver would be OK.
Zaidman's Bears Report
With the news that the Bears will bring Kansas City college scouting director Phil Emery and New England pro personnel director Jason Licht in for a second round of interviews, Bears insider Zach Zaidman joined The Mully and Hanley Show to break down the candidates.
Zaidman: Bears Need To Find 'Right' Guy
Zaidman said the Bears need to look past what each candidate's teams have done, and look at what the individual person contributed.
LISTEN: Marion Barber Talks To 670 The Score
After avoiding the media since Sunday -- and for most of the season -- Marion Barber spoke Thursday, but only to 670 The Score's Zach Zaidman and ChicagoBears.com's Larry Mayer.
Zaidman: Bears Report
After a busy day at Halas Hall, Bears expert Zach Zaidman has all the info.
Zaidman: Bears Offense Needs To Show Up
The Bears must sustain longer drives on offense that lead to points -- not even touchdowns, just points.
Zaidman Breaks Down The Bears
During a busy day at Halas Hall that saw wide receiver Earl Bennett ink a four-year extension, The Score's Bears expert Zach Zaidman joined The Boers and Bernstein Show to break down the Bears.
Zaidman Breaks Down The Bears
The Score's Bears expert Zach Zaidman joined The Boers and Bernstein Show to break down the Bears loss to the Raiders.
Zaidman Breaks Down The Bears QB Search
The Score's Zach Zaidman joined The Mully and Hanley Show on Tuesday morning to break down the Bears' search for a No. 2 quarterback.
Zaidman Breaks Down Cutler's Injury
Zach Zaidman joined The Boers and Bernstein Show on Monday with the latest form Halas Hall on Jay Cutler's injury.
Cutler To Have Surgery, Could Return Before Playoffs
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler will have surgery on his broken right thumb Tuesday and the team is hopeful he will return before the end of the regular season.
Zaidman On Bears, Forte And Williams
Zaidman discussed the Bears win over the Lions, the loss of Chris Williams and Matt Forte's contract situation.
Zaidman: Bears Resiliency Shines
When the Bears gave up 10 points in the final two minutes of the first half against the Eagles to tie the game, it looked as though their collapse was imminent.
Zaidman: Bears Need To Spread The Ball On Offense
Matt Forte accounts for nearly half the Bears' total offense this season, but that's something Bears insider Zach Zaidman believes needs to change.
Zaidman Guarantees NFL Expansion In Europe
The Bears may have returned from London, but could they be going back?
Bears Sign Draft Pick Paea, Come To Terms With Conte
The Bears have signed draft pick Stephen Paea to a four-year contract, and have agreed to terms with fellow draft pick Chris Conte.
Dez Clark: 'I Really Don't Think I'll Be Back' With The Bears
While the representatives for the NFL owners and players continue to try and reach an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, there's a group of players not only uncertain when they'll play again, but also where they'll play.
Gould: Loss Of Preseason Games 'Might Happen'
As the NFL Lockout now drags into its 119th day, fans are really only concerned about when a deal will get done. If fans ever cared about revenue sharing and rookie wage scales, those days days are long gone.
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With five games to go for Bears, Eberflus says he's focused on the field
So far, some challenges this year – Eberflus' second – have led to just four wins.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Snow showers coming Tuesday morning
Temperatures will be near freezing in the suburbs and hover just above freezing in Chicago.
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.
Virginia house explodes where officers were trying to serve a search warrant
Police in a Virginia suburb of the nation's capital are investigating an explosion at a residence where officers were trying to serve a search warrant Monday.
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Foxx calls findings on how many Black women were victims of crime in 2022 "jarring"
Foxx is one of a handful of leaders responding a CBS 2 series of reports, Investigating Injustice: Black Women At Risk.
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
Police were on the scene in Merrillville at 79th Avenue near Lincoln Highway.
Stolen car being pursued by police causes crashes, panic on Dan Ryan Expressway
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Limo driver shot, killed in Chicago's Austin neighborhood
Family members said Mohammed K. Al Hijoj was a husband, a father of three, and a well-known and respected driver.
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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.
Could 'design flaw' blamed for Yellow Line accident be a broader problem on the CTA?
The National Transportation Safety Board said the Chicago Transit Authority was operating on out-of-date information with regard to stopping lengths.
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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.
Prosecutors detail plan for former Ald. Burke to be paid by developer
With thousands of undercover recordings at their disposal, federal prosecutors spent the week laying out how Burke wanted to be paid for helping the developers of the Old Post Office.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Emotions run high as Evanston commission weighs resolution for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
People lined up to let city leaders know where they stand on the emotional issue.
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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.
Whereabouts of Chicago area woman's 2019 tax return is a mystery for more than three years
CBS 2's Lauren Victory unraveled what went wrong.
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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.
UChicago study finds fatty acid found in some red meat can help fight cancer
Before you grab your steak knife, the scientists emphasize that the point of the study is not to advise people to eat more red meat.
Northwestern student says he was hit by norovirus outbreak, and it sent him to ER
The City of Evanston has linked the outbreak to the Big Wig Tacos & Burritos at 950 Church St. in downtown Evanston, which had a $1 burrito night for Northwestern students this past weekend.
Norovirus outbreak linked to $1 burrito special for Northwestern University students
Investigators have learned that people reported stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea after eating at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos.
Peaches, plums, nectarines recalled due to deadly listeria outbreak
CDC investigating fruit from HMC Farms after one person died and 10 are hospitalized following a listeria outbreak.
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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.
Chicago's Berlin nightclub closes doors; union says club made "wrong decision"
Berlin announced that "the party" ended at 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.
Chicago's Big Shoulders Coffee tops list of best independent coffee shops
"With multiple locations in the Chicago area, Big Shoulders Coffee is a must-stop for no-nonsense artisan beans, roasted to perfection," USA Today wrote.
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With five games to go for Bears, Eberflus says he's focused on the field
So far, some challenges this year – Eberflus' second – have led to just four wins.
Blackhawks' scoring woes continue in 4-1 loss to Wild
Taylor Raddysh scored in the third period for Chicago, which has been outscored 13-2 during its three-game losing streak.
Top Illinois boys basketball recruit commits to staying in-state for college
Morez Johnson Jr. is the top-rated recruit in Illinois in the Class of 2024 and a top-30 prospect in the nation.
White scores season-high 31 as Bulls beat Pelicans 124-118
Coby White scored a season-high 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and 10 assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-118 on Saturday night.
Blackhawks fall to Winnipeg Jets 3-1 for third loss in four games
Morgan Barron snapped a tie in the second period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1.
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Rolling Stones announce second concert in Chicago in June 2024
Tickets for the tour go on sale on Dec. 1. For those who signed up, the presale for tickets went live on Wednesday.
American Blues Theater opens permanent home on Lincoln Avenue in Chicago
The new venue features two theater spaces – a 137-seat proscenium and a 40-seat rehearsal studio.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.
"Blue Bloods" wrapping up in 2024 after its 14th season
A long-time anchor to the Network's successful Friday night lineup, "Blue Bloods" is Friday's #1 primetime program and the #3 broadcast drama on television.
The Rolling Stones tour coming to Chicago's Soldier Field in June
The Solider Field show is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Snow increases after midnight
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
Pothole flattens tires in northwest Chicago suburbs
IDOT repaired the pothole Monday afternoon on Route 53 in Rolling Meadows.
Gurnee offers heroes' bravery during rescues in traffic crashes
The heroes -- a police officer and three other people -- made rescues in two different crashes involving serious injuries.
State's Attorney Kim Foxx at the injustices faced by Black women
Long before Kim Foxx became the first Black woman to serve as Cook County state's attorney, she was all too familiar with crime – having been traumatized over and over again as a young girl. Foxx talked with CBS 2 Investigator Dorothy Tucker about her story of survival, and the injustices Black women face in the city of Chicago.
Limo company colleagues remember driver who was shot and killed
Mohammed "Moe" Al Hijoj's colleagues' main concern was why he was driving on Chicago’s West Side. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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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.
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
Police were on the scene in Merrillville at 79th Avenue near Lincoln Highway.
Stolen car being pursued by police causes crashes, panic on Dan Ryan Expressway
Everyone in the stolen white Infiniti took off running, and remained on the run late Monday night.
Robbers hold up Gold Coast Walgreens at gunpoint
Police said the robbers restrained a 23-year-old man while removing an unknown amount of money.
Woman charged in fatal shooting at Oakbrook Terrace hotel, following argument at hotel pool
Latrice Phillips, 51, is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying of 33-year-old Calvin Truitt.
