Chicagoans remain hopeful after Bears drop NFC North lead to Packers
Despite Sunday's loss and losing the top spot in the NFC North, fans said they're confident the Bears will bounce back.
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Sara Machi is a multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) at CBS News Chicago.
She started at CBS News Chicago in December, 2022 from KSDK in St Louis where she had been an MSJ since 2019.
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Prior to St. Louis, Sara was weekend anchor and MSJ at WDBJ in Roanoke, Va., and had similar roles at KTBA in Shreveport, La. and at WOAY in West Virginia.
Sara earned a degree in journalism at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
An Emmy-nominated journalist, over the years Sara has reported live from presidential inaugurations, immersed herself in local court and crime reporting, and prompted new legislation to keep kids safe.
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Despite Sunday's loss and losing the top spot in the NFC North, fans said they're confident the Bears will bounce back.
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