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Bears Hang On To Beat Vikings 17-13, Finish 8-8
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.
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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.
Analyst Tom Thayer says even though the Bears have been eliminated from the playoffs and their season will be over after Sunday, a victory against the Minnesota Vikings is crucial.
Bears coach Lovie Smith said Jay Cutler will have the pins removed from his throwing hand Tuesday, but don't count on the quarterback playing in Sunday's finale against the Vikings.
Here's my take on how the NFL's Week 15 will shake out with my predictions, my juggernaut game of the week, and my "juggernot lame of the weak".
Charles Tillman's interception off Tim Tebow in Sunday's Bears game was good, but was it the best?
It's two days after the Bears' overtime loss to the Broncos and it's still as baffling as ever.
Never again do I want to have another leaflet-passer on the corner look me in the eye, grin vacantly and say "Jesus loves you."
Here's my take on how the NFL's Week 14 will shake out with my predictions, my juggernaut game of the week, and my "juggernot lame of the weak."
Here's my take on how the NFL's Week 13 will shake out with my predictions, my juggernaut games of the week, and my "juggernot lames of the weak":
One day after his release from the Vikings, Donovan McNabb cleared waivers without a team claiming him.
I never thought I would say it, but I do not want Donovan McNabb, who is expected to clear waivers and be officially released by the Minnesota Vikings around 3pm Friday, in a Chicago Bears uniform. Unless he is on his couch eating soup.
Shortly after Donovan McNabb was released from the Vikings, Brian Billick joined The Boers and Bernstein Show on Thursday to discuss the possibility of bringing in the veteran QB.
Donovan McNabb was released by the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, and much like Kyle Orton a week ago, the 13-year veteran could be an option for the Bears.
Check out Dan Durkin's Week 12 NFL picks.
Here's my take on how the NFL's Week 11 will shake out with my predictions, my juggernaut games of the week, and my "juggernot lames of the weak."
Check out Dan Durkin's Week 10 NFL picks.
Christian Ponder took only two starts to get his first career win, outdueling the more-heralded Cam Newton in the process.
This is my favorite week in the NFL season, as it's the only time I can assure you the Bears won't lose. Even though the Bears are on a bye, there are thirteen games to be played.
Troy Aikman made it pretty clear that he is not a fan of the NFL's plans to expand overseas.
The heated Vikings-Packers rivalry in the NFC North just took an interesting turn.
The Bears take their longest road trip of the season, to play a real football match in Wembley Stadium. It's the end of an era for Donovan McNabb, and the beginning of an era in Minnesota and Denver. Outside of a few games, there are several lopsided match-ups on the Week 7 docket. Here's my take on how everything will shake out with my predictions, my juggernaut games of the week, and my "juggernot lames of the weak":
After scoring his 16th career kick return touchdown Sunday, Devin Hester was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Wednesday.
Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz doesn't view tight ends like most NFL coaches.
In one week's time, Bears safety Chris Harris lost his starting job, was rendered inactive for Sunday's game and has formally requested to be traded.
After the Bears were embarrassed on a national stage in their Monday night loss to the Lions, it seemed obvious change was coming.
Taylor McQuillin has been playing softball since she was 7 years old. She'd already undergone five surgeries by then.
The White Sox fell to 3-10 under interim manager Grady Sizemore, who replaced the fired Pedro Grifol on Aug. 8.
Air quality alerts have been issued from midnight Saturday until Sunday night.
The Cubs (65-65) are 14-7 since July 31 and reached .500 for the first time since they were 31-31 on June 5.
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses in the area, the NWS said.
Syracuse University students got to report for newspapers and television outlets that couldn't send anyone to cover the DNC.
Our CBS News Chicago team—anchors, reporters, producers, directors, photographers, maintenance technicians, stagehands, and many others—were busy and hard at work bringing you complete coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. Here's a tribute to their work.
There were a lot of concerns before the week began about whether Chicago would be up to the task amid the city's challenges. But the consensus was that it all went great.
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory," Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, explaining his decision to "throw my support to President Trump."
The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the agency's Pittsburgh field office, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
What is still not clear is what will happen to all the headstones that were already ordered, paid for, and never delivered.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
Seventeen-year-old Gus Walz's parents recently told media that he has a non-verbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder. They called his condition "his secret power."
Perdue Foods is recalling more than 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders after some customers reported finding metal wire embedded in the products.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
Indiana's attorney general has dropped a lawsuit accusing the state's largest hospital system of violating patient privacy laws when a doctor told a newspaper that a 10-year-old Ohio girl had traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
It's hard to know exactly how many local residents stayed home—or even left the area. But the fact that some businesses saw such slow sales is a sign.
Sotheby's International Realty reported new owners closed on the house at 1932 N. Burling St. in Lincoln Park this week.
Despite the beefy security around McCormick Place, the public will be invited to grab friendship bracelets and get a "Kamala Harris manicure."
Sears first moved into the headquarters in 1992, after receiving a series of incentives.
Fewer rooms have been booked than DNC organizers first expected.
The DNC's ceremonial roll call became a star-studded fest that included a performance from Lil Jon and a medley of songs that corresponded to each U.S. state and territory.
Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, just over a month after the couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
While his move to New York took place nearly 40 years ago, Donahue is remembered fondly to this day among those who worked with him in Chicago.
Phil Donahue, a celebrated daytime talk show host who pioneered the television staple, died after a long illness, his publicist said in a statement.
John Aprea landed his first break in the 1967 Steve McQueen classic "Bullitt" before landing the role of young Salvatore "Sal" Tessio in "The Godfather Part II."
Investigators say Ebonee Edwards intercepted a $71,000 check meant to fund the Schaumburg Library, put her name on it, and deposited it at a Vegas bank.
A public hearing scheduled for Friday in the trial of a man accused of killing two girls seven years ago never happened, and it's still unclear why.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
Taylor McQuillin has been playing softball since she was 7 years old. She'd already undergone five surgeries by then.
Cook County has been placed under an Excessive Heat Watch for Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
The extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses in the area, the NWS said.
Air quality alerts have been issued from midnight Saturday until Sunday night.
A 15-year-old boy is in serious condition after he was shot in a parking lot outside Gately Park on Chicago's South Side.
CPS kids received free school supplies and haircuts at St. Sabina Church on the last weekend of summer.
Chicago police said their helicopter was monitoring the stolen car that crashed into a corner building.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling has promised that officers will respect First Amendment rights.
Less than a mile from the United Center, staff at Rush University Medical Center prepare for any possibility of a chemical attack.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Taylor McQuillin has been playing softball since she was 7 years old. She'd already undergone five surgeries by then.
The White Sox fell to 3-10 under interim manager Grady Sizemore, who replaced the fired Pedro Grifol on Aug. 8.
The Sun scored the game's final five points, all from the free-throw line.
The Sox have the worst record in the MLB at 31-98.
Ian Happ and Miguel Amaya also homered for the Cubs (64-65), who began a nine-game road trip.
The boy was struck in her inner left thigh and upper right thigh.
Police say in each of the robberies. a dark blue Land Rover Discovery with IL plate DJ87261 drove up to the victims, and two men exited the vehicle armed with a handgun.
He was last seen near a home in the 500 block of Silver Falls Street. Police searched the home but did not find the robber.
Chicago police say they are prepared for a final night of pro-Palestinian demonstrations outside the Democratic National Convention.
Four former Milwaukee hotel workers accused of killing a man by pinning him down have pleaded not guilty to murder charges.