Shepkowski: A Farewell To The 2012-13 Bulls
And with the 94-91 Game 5 loss in Miami, the 2012-13 Chicago Bulls are nothing more than a memory.
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And with the 94-91 Game 5 loss in Miami, the 2012-13 Chicago Bulls are nothing more than a memory.
As I sit and type this out it feels like I'm back in the fall dissecting numbers to quantify Jay Cutler putting up a clunker of a performance in an important game. Except it's not fall and the game isn't being played outdoors.
Ask two different locker rooms about the abuse and hard fouls the soon-to-be four time NBA MVP received on Wednesday night and you were bound to get two different responses.
As the Bulls near the halfway point of the season, their most important piece is getting close to a major step forward in his comeback.
It's Day 4 of The McNeil and Spiegel Show's run of Bears themed Christmas Carols and today Nick Shepkowski got away from whatever research project he was doing and sang about Lovie Smith's ever-aging defense.
Jay Cutler has never beaten a team that finished the season above .500 on the road while wearing a Chicago Bears uniform.
It was by no means a thing of beauty, but likely nothing about the 2012-13 campaign will be for the Bulls.
Regardless, the real season begins on Halloween night at the United Center and expectations very possibly have never been so wide spread with a team.
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Listen, I love the Madden video game and will be playing it for a good number of hours when I get home tonight, I just don't care whatsoever what they have to say about the coming NFL season.
Now, unless there is an unforeseen performance from Webb, Williams or a scrapheap left tackle that doesn't appear to actually exist, chances seem slim that the Bears' 26-year championship drought will end this fall.
With LeBron James finally getting the championship he's sought for so long and plenty of people still unwilling to give him their respect, it's a good time to look back at how he and Chris Bosh wound up joining Dwayne Wade in Miami.
Epstein cited "philosophical differences" that led to the firing of Rudy Jaramillo on Tuesday, and it's obvious the lack of taking pitches and working counts was a major part of those differences.
For the seemingly endless holes the Cubs have right now and the lapses he's had, there's no reason to think Starlin Castro is untouchable when it comes to building for the teams future.
Despite rushing for more yards per game last year than Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch and Chris Johnson, the Bears are right in their hesitance to sign Forte to a massive contract.
The Bulls currently hold a two game lead in the standings over the Heat, but two games left against Miami could easily make up that differential. Here's a deeper look at what remains before the playoffs for both teams:
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After losing to Ohio State in a heart-breaker Wednesday night, Northwestern is still sitting right on the edge of the NCAA Tournament bubble.
A big to-do was made about an internet rumor Sunday night that had the Bulls sending Carlos Boozer and potentially C.J. Watson to the Lakers in exchange for Pau Gasol.
With Derrick Rose again out it was Deng that was perhaps the most key-cog in getting the Bulls offense going as he had a career-night from beyond the arc, hitting 6/9 three-point attempts in route to matching Carlos Boozer with a game-high 23 points.
"(Rose) went thru his workout and didn't have problems" Thibodeau said. "Feeling a lot better but we're just going to wait and see how he feels tomorrow."
The Bulls improved to 24-7 on the season and guaranteed head coach Tom Thibodeau an appearance as the head coach of the Eastern Conference squad in the 2012 NBA All-Star Game.
We saw how without Jay Cutler the Bears went from being a prime contender in their conference to being amongst the worst teams in the entire NFL.
That was as ugly as it gets. It feels like I've said that three weeks in a row now but the Seattle Seahawks looked like world-beaters at the hands of the Chicago Bears Sunday.
Aurora police said the woman was racing a motorcycle at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour when she suddenly changed into the right turn lane toward North Eola Road, struck a curb, and lost control.
A school-wide letter was sent to families as they continue monitoring the disease in Chicago schools and communities.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Chicago police said the group broke the side window of the store, went inside, and removed the ATM.
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Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
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So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
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Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
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Meteorologist Kylee Miller is tracking a temperature drop in Chicago.
The poll shows many of Trump's choices have more support than opposition, including some of his more controversial picks like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services, Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence and Pete Hegseth for Defense.
A group of unknown people broke the side window of the store, entered, and removed the ATM from inside.
The latest shooting happened just before 11 p.m. in the 2300 block of South Washtenaw, where a 22-year-old man was shot while standing outside by an unknown person in a black sedan.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
The Transportation Security Administration projects the busiest days at airports will be the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and the Sunday after the holiday.
Chicago police said the group broke the side window of the store, went inside, and removed the ATM.
Aurora police said the woman was racing a motorcycle at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour when she suddenly changed into the right turn lane toward North Eola Road, struck a curb, and lost control.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
It was the second championship for the second-seeded Wildcats (23-1-0), who have played for the title in four straight seasons.
Caleb Williams threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Bears (4-7), who lost their fifth straight.
Pippen, playing in the arena where his Hall of Fame father's retired number hangs, had 26 points in the first three quarters for Memphis, which has won three of its last four.
Brandi Robinson is an undefeated pro boxer from Sauk Village, who is now preparing for a big fight later this month in Rosemont.
Jeremiyah Love scored three touchdowns, tying a school record with his 11th straight game with a rushing TD, and No. 6 Notre Dame ended No. 18 Army's 13-game winning streak with a 49-14 victory at Yankee Stadium.
Investigation into each of the shootings remains under investigation.
Video obtained by CBS News Chicago shows the 19-year-old being transported on a stretcher out of the department store.
The shooting happened as crowds were packing downtown for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
