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Bears 2023 free agency preview: Should Chicago bring back Matt Adams?

Matt Adams served as a contributor on defense and special teams. But as the Bears overhaul the roster, will he be back?

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Texans should not be afraid to trade with Bears for No. 1 overall pick

The Houston Texans should not have any reservations about trading with the Chicago Bears for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

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Picture Chicago: 19 must-see photos from the last week in news

First responders honor a fallen police officer, Election Day reaction and more in our photographers’ best pictures.

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Johnson and Vallas advance to mayoral runoff in Chicago

Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas advanced from a nine candidate field in the Feb. 28, 2023, general election for mayor of Chicago, Illinois, to an April 24 runoff.

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Massive Winter Storm To Unload Snow From Missouri To Maine

From the middle of the Mississippi Valley to the Great Lakes, a wide zone of snow will form along its northern boundary

Zenger

Great Lakes set a record for low ice in February, likely leading to warmer seasons for the rest of the year

CHICAGO — In an ordinary Chicago winter, ice fishermen would still be scampering out onto the frozen stretches of Lake Michigan, toting fishing rods, drills — even pop-up shelters.

Chicago Tribune

These two Chicago families’ histories help tell the story of a city

The Atkinsons and the Bernsteins are South Side families who have had a role in aspects of Chicago’s history.

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Whale mural at Lake Barrington business is artist Eddaviel’s statement on the environment

It’s “an exploration of the duality of life” and how “life is connected to water,” says the artist, who splits his time between Chicago and the Dominican Republic.

Chicago Sun-Times

2023 NFL mock draft roundup: Bears find trade partner in Colts for No. 1 pick

We've rounded up the latest 2023 NFL mock drafts, where experts believe the Bears will trade back from No. 1 with the Colts.

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba would love to reunite with Justin Fields in Chicago

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Justin Fields "had a little connection back in the day" at Ohio State. Both hope it continues with the Bears.

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2023 Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year: Joliet West’s Jeremy Fears Jr.

Jeremy Fears Jr., a McDonald’s All-American, plays with the ballhandling skill, grit and defensive determination reminiscent of Jalen Brunson and Patrick Beverley.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls vs. Suns preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time

Chicago looks to knock off Kevin Durant and the new-look Phoenix Suns.

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How the CTU marched from picket lines to political powerhouse

From its battles between ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel and its late leader Karen Lewis in 2012, the Chicago Teachers Union is now hoping to help homegrown candidate Brandon Johnson win the runoff to be Chicago’s mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bail denied for man accused of killing Chicago police officer as prosecutors disclose details of deadly confrontation

Steven Montano, 18, was being chased in the 5200 block of South Spaulding Avenue, across the street from Sawyer Elementary School, when he suddenly turned around and pointed a gun at Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso Wednesday afternoon, prosecutors said.

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What’s the book on Justin Fields around the NFL? Bears QB has to ‘figure out the simple’ to get to the next level.

CHICAGO — This is a story of excitement, of hope, of grand dreams. This is a story of one city’s thirst to have its forever quarterback in place and the monumental challenges to make that a reality. This is a story about greatness versus weakness, about possibility versus probability, about…

Boston Herald

Joe Battenfeld: Ouster of liberal mayor in Chicago could be warning sign for Michelle Wu

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu might want to look over her shoulder at the latest election results in her hometown of Chicago, where the liberal mayor was thrown out by fed-up and frightened voters.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: In Chicago, high crime leads to a mayor’s downfall

Crime, crime, crime. Also: crime. If there’s one issue responsible for the surprising downfall of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot — who this week became the city’s first incumbent to lose reelection in four decades, after failing to advance out of a primary round — it’s public safety. Here’s hoping other…

Chicago Sun-Times

Joliet man charged with attempted murder of Chicago police officers

Steven Wade, 43, allegedly broke into a home on the Far South Side, held a man and woman at gunpoint and opened fire at responding police officers.

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Suspect in shooting of Chicago police officer is charged with first-degree murder as city mourns

CHICAGO — On Thursday morning, about 100 people walked the two blocks from St. Gall Catholic Church in Gage Park, paying their respects at the block where Chicago police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was shot and killed Wednesday. Later in the day, lawmakers in Springfield paused for a moment of silence.

Chicago Sun-Times

Search is on for CPD Supt. David Brown’s replacement, but the bench of insider candidates is thin

The wave of high-level departures under Brown will make it difficult for the new mayor to find an insider who is qualified, battle-tested — and wants the job.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears 2023 free agency preview: Angelo Blackson is out the door

Angelo Blackson went from Week 1 starter to healthy scratch as the year wore on. His days as a Bear are likely over.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago mayor rivals Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson pledge support for city’s 2024 Democratic convention bid

Hoping to allay concerns after the defeat of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson jointly agree to back the effort to land the 2024 Democratic convention.

Chicago Tribune

Cook County state’s attorney Kim Foxx issues statement on suspect in Chicago officer’s shooting death

CHICAGO — Cook County state’s attorney Kim Foxx issued a statement Thursday addressing the criminal history of the 18-year-old suspected of killing Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso on Wednesday as the five-year veteran of the department responded to a domestic incident.

The Independent UK

Warrant: Bomb materials at home of alleged July 4th gunman

A unsealed federal warrant says agents found bomb-making materials at the apartment of an alleged gunman charged with fatally shooting seven people at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago last year

Chicago Tribune

Feds found bomb-making components in Illinois parade shooting suspect’s home, unsealed warrant shows

CHICAGO — A federal search warrant unsealed Thursday shows agents found “bomb-making materials” in the apartment of Highland Park massacre suspect Robert Crimo III, including a remote initiator, jugs with ammunition and boxes of Tannerite, a commercial component used for exploding targets.

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