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Bernstein: David Haugh Is Wrong About Risks, Rewards Of Football
I can tell someone to base such important decisions on something more than logical fallacy, cheesy romanticism and complete unawareness of science, medicine and facts.
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I can tell someone to base such important decisions on something more than logical fallacy, cheesy romanticism and complete unawareness of science, medicine and facts.
Chicago captain Jonathan Toews is expected to play in the opening game of the Blackhawks' playoff series against the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday night.
It has taken years to reach this point, but the combination of medicine, awareness, tragedy and marketing sense has pushed hockey to the brink of real culture change.
Experts and former athletes are joining forces to provide area student athletes with protection from concussions in sports. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports on an effort to educate coaches in Chicago Public Schools.
A study by Virginia Tech researchers revealed that last season, close to 40 percent of NFL players used a helmet that got the second-lowest rating for reducing the risk of concussions.
Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook will be back in the lineup for Sunday night's Game 6 against Vancouver after missing the previous two games as he recovered from a hit to the head from the Canucks' Raffi Torres.
A Vancouver columnist is taking the NHL to task after the Blackhawks' Brent Seabrook took a hit to the head Sunday night.
Not to get all biblical or anything, but Dave Bolland breathed life into the Blackhawks Tuesday night. In his first game back from a concussion, Bolland posted a goal and three assists in the Hawks 7-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks.
The Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau has recovered from his concussion, but officials don't know if he'll be ready for opening day.
After a couple days of double-talk and phony-baloney posturing to mollify fans and sponsors, the decision-makers at the NHL's GM meetings refused to ban the hits to the head that are causing a frightening number of concussions.
Dave Duerson's decision to donate his brain for research will particularly help young athletes who are the most vulnerable to play-related injuries.
Jim McMahon was one of the most popular players on the most popular team in Chicago sports history. He helped make memories that Chicago Bears' fan will never forget.
The NFL season's theme seemed to be concussions. The focus looks to be turning toward the NHL's concussions now. Concussions are on the rise in the NHL and it's not because of illegal hits to the head.
Aaron Rodgers has already suffered two concussion this season. And if it wasn't for the new helmet he started wearing, that number might have hit three against the Chicago Bears.
The Chicago Bears have been healthy all regular season long, and that health has continued into the playoffs. The Seattle Seahawks, on the other hand, may be without linebacker Lofa Tatupu.
Athletes playing for Chicago schools who show signs of a concussion will be prohibited from practicing or playing until they are given the OK by a medical professional, under a new ordinance passed by the City Council on Thursday.
Chicago public and private school student-athletes who exhibit "signs, symptoms or behaviors" tied to concussion would be yanked off the field and barred from returning without written medical clearance, under a crackdown advanced Wednesday.
Two key city council members want schools to pull athletes out of play if they show signs of concussion head injury.
Amid the joy of last weekend's 25th-year reunion of the 1985 Bears came some sobering stuff from former quarterback Jim McMahon.
Barring any complications, I would expect Jay to start against the Seahawks.
A hot stretch begins Tuesday in the Chicago area.
The White Sox took a 1-0 lead in the first on Gavin Sheets' RBI single, but it was largely downhill from there—especially once the eighth came around.
The average amount owed in Cook County increased for the 30th consecutive year. A new program aims to use more businesses to shift the burden away from homeowners.
Brittany Payne, 32, of Chicago, and Yolanda Payne, 47, of Bellwood, were killed, and another of their cousins remained in critical condition Monday night.
The event at which Trump is speaking is not open to the public.
The event at which Trump is speaking is not open to the public.
The new law requires insurance companies to cover all pregnancy, post-partum, and newborn care provided by doulas, lactation consultants, and midwives for a year.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging absentee voting procedures in swing state Wisconsin.
President Biden unveiled three proposals to reform the Supreme Court, including term limits, a binding code of conduct and constitutional amendment about presidential immunity.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
As of Tuesday evening, a total of five tornadoes had been confirmed in the Chicago area from the storms Monday night and six Sunday night.
The tax is up just 2 cents compared with Sunday. But it is quite a jump compared with the Illinois gas seven years ago.
One third of Chicago's roughly 400 new car dealers are using pen and paper to complete deals.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Lisa Gee's experience taught her the life-saving importance of organ donations for thousands of patients.
Keisha House said people trust their hairdressers and barbers, and great communication takes place while in those chairs.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Fiscal Year 2024 saw total cannabis sales exceed $2 billion, which exceeded the figures for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2022.
Kroger owns the Mariano's brand, while Albertsons owns Jewel-Osco.
Newhart was an Oak Park native and an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University in Chicago.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Police are looking for the driver of a silver car believed to be a2009 Volvo with damage on the windshield and right headlight.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, July 29, 2024.
The average amount owed in Cook County increased for the 30th consecutive year. As Lauren Victory reports, new program aims to use more businesses to shift the burden away from homeowners.
Sheriff Jack Campbell said his department did not do their jobs the night Massey was shot and killed by Deputy Sean Grayson. Charlie De Mar reports from Springfield.
Deputy Sean Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
One of the big questions from the community will certainly be why Sangamon County Sheriff's Office hired Sean Grayson after being discharged for misconduct from the army and working for six departments in four years.
Brittany Payne, 32, of Chicago, and Yolanda Payne, 47, of Bellwood, were killed, and another of their cousins remained in critical condition Monday night.
The store owner told CBS News Chicago they stole the cash register and between $4,000 and $5,000 worth of products.
The event at which Trump is speaking is not open to the public.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
Data show the 4th of July has historically been one of the deadliest days of the year.
The former University of Illinois football player had been hired at Aunt Martha's despite having a criminal conviction on his record.
The White Sox took a 1-0 lead in the first on Gavin Sheets' RBI single, but it was largely downhill from there—especially once the eighth came around.
Carson Spiers allowed one hit in five scoreless innings in his return from the injured list, and the Cincinnati Reds homered three times in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
The team is preparing for Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans in Canton, Ohio.
The White Sox are getting Dodgers prospects Miguel Vargas, Jeral Perez, and Alexander Albertus.
Lauren Carlini's Olympic dreams were dashed in 2020, but four years later, the West Aurora HIgh School alum is on the U.S. women's volleyball team competing in Paris.
Brittany Payne, 32, of Chicago, and Yolanda Payne, 47, of Bellwood, were killed, and another of their cousins remained in critical condition Monday night.
No one was in custody late Monday.
Only one person was wounded in the three shootings since Sunday evening.
Late Friday, no one was in custody. Detectives were investigating.
The business owner said her neighbor in a strip mall has repeatedly used a racial slur against her and her daughter, incidents she's captured on video.