Report: No Surgery Needed For Urlacher
An MRI on Monday revealed that surgery would not be necessary at this time for Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher's left knee.
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An MRI on Monday revealed that surgery would not be necessary at this time for Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher's left knee.
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will undergo an MRI on his left knee Monday.
Less than 24 hours after the Bears defeated the Vikings to end their season on a one-game winnings streak, head coach Lovie Smith is already looking toward the 2012 season.
The Chicago Bears stopped their five-game losing streak at the end of this what-could-have-been season, but even this victory was plenty painful.
Briggs, however, took Pro Bowl selections to another level when he was selected to his seventh-straight Pro Bowl late Tuesday night.
Despite a five-game losing streak that has seen the Bears knocked out of the playoffs, five players have been selected to the 2012 Pro Bowl.
The struggling Bears say they have to "take a stand" against the Green Bay Packers when they head up to Wisconsin on Christmas Day.
There's no use looking back now. The 2011 season is over and it' time to start preparing for the future.
A home game with the soft-as-pudding Seahawks prior to the Christmas Day game at Green Bay was supposed to tighten the Bears and get them ready for a peak performance.
After the Bears' 13-10 overtime loss to the Broncos on Sunday, linebacker Brian Urlacher had some interesting comments about the Broncos signal caller.
I guess we have the most practical definition yet of Franchise Quarterback.
To one NFL expert, the Bears loss was simple. It marked the end of a season that once looked so promising.
Check out who won this week's game ball from The McNeil and Spiegel Show.
So, that happened. With the Bears leading 10-0 with 4:34 to play and 63 yards of (somewhat) green grass in front of Tim Tebow and the Broncos offense, the "Almighty One" found his magic and wound up a 13-10 overtime winner against the Bears.
They can't count on that again. There are countless storylines for this game, including whether the offense can put points on the board. Along with that here's what I think is interesting.
Losing a football game on a Haily Mary is one of the most disappointing and discouraging ways to lose. When that Hail Mary is the only touchdown scored in the game, it makes it all the worse.
Sunday's 10-3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs was so ugly, it will likely go down as one of the worst home losses in Bears' history.
I'm finding it very difficult to make a persuasive argument on why Bears fans should be worried about Kansas City. Strangely, that worries me.
The joy of the Bears' 31-20 win over the Chargers didn't last long.
Super Bowl runs are like great comedy. It all comes down to timing.
On the heels of a 37-13 victory over the Lions, the Bears have one four straight, but one Bears captain isn't surprised by the team's recent surge.
Sunday it was the Bears making the statement, bringing the Lions back down to Earth with a 37-13 pounding at Soldier Field.
Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs may be in their early 30s, but don't tell them they are old.
With a 30-24 victory over the heavily favored Philadelphia Eagles, the Bears put themselves on track for their second straight playoff appearance.
The fire appeared to be burning on the 12th floor of the building. Both smoke and flames could be seen coming from at least one unit.
She appeared to have suffered trauma to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The 35-year-old trooper was hit and killed by a car two days before Christmas on I-55 near Channahon.
Snow totals range from a dusting to 2 inches farther south of Chicago.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said the deadly attack on Bourbon Street—and the way a pickup truck was used—has police departments reviewing their measures.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
There are close to 300 new Illinois or Chicago-area laws going into effect with the arrival of the new year. Here are the 2025 laws that you should keep on your radar.
The trustees' absence meant there were not enough board members to vote on paying the insurance bill.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Alex Timchak and his doctors agree that anyone facing a critical health issue should get a second opinion.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
John Carruthers and his thin crusts have raised $80,000—a lot of dough for charities around Chicago.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
Here are the new books and characters joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
On Wednesday, several outlets reported that the Quebec caucus of his Liberal party had tasked their leader to tell the prime minister he must step down.
The country's transport ministry says data from the cockpit voice recorder hasn't shed any light on when the control tower and cockpit lost communication.
On a Friday night after his shift at work, Verral Paul-Walcott makes his way to his storage unit in London to load his bike with donations for the homeless.
It happened at the front door of the Trump International Hotel. Authorities are now investigating the incident as a possible act of terror.
Local media reported a brawl at the restaurant led up to the shooting.
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said the deadly attack on Bourbon Street—and the way a pickup truck was used—has police departments reviewing their measures.
Chicago Police said there is no actionable intelligence about a threat involving Chicago's Trump Tower, but patrols have nevertheless been increased in the immediate area.
The fire appeared to be burning on the 12th floor of the building. Both smoke and flames could be seen coming from at least one unit.
She appeared to have suffered trauma to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Zach LaVine scored 32 points for the Bulls after he sat out Monday's win in Charlotte with toe soreness.
Williams came to the defense of his much-maligned offensive line ahead of the Bears final game of the season.
The Blue Demons are much improved in their first season under coach Chris Holtmann, but there is still a sizeable talent gap when they take on the Big East's elite teams.
Javon Jackson scored 16 points while shooting 3 of 6 from the field and 10 for 12 from the line.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
The victim was shot in the chest and right leg, police said.
The victims range in age from 18 to 46.
Police said, around 4:05 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at 1845 Pierson Parkway, and when they arrived, they found several people running out of a New Year's party.
A man "hellbent" on creating carnage drove around barricades and hurtled down Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, police said.
Rafael Corona said he'll stop at nothing to find his 14-year-old Pomeranian, Wally.
