Bears
This Christmas weekend, the Bears search for meaning
With playoffs out of the question and their futures uncertain, Bears veterans with uncertain futures call pride the main motivating factor.
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Chicagoland News
Cook County follows city and mandates vax proof for restaurants and bars
Cook County’s vaccine mandate will also begin Jan. 3, the same day a similar requirement for Chicago that was announced Tuesday is set to begin.
Chicago News
City to require proof of vaccination at restaurants, bars, gyms, and others
In just two more weeks...the city will require vaccinations for many indoor venues but not all. Employees will have a test option but not customers. So far, 20% of restaurants and bars have been unable to survive.
Bulls
Bulls beat Rockets 133-118; win 2nd straight
Five Bulls players scored in double digits and Chicago never trailed. Non-starters combined to score 66 points on the night.
Bears
Penalties, mistakes hurt Bears in 17-9 loss to Vikings
The defense held up without its entire starting secondary, but the Bears suffer their eighth loss in nine games.
Law
Judge orders special prosecutor's Smollett report detailing CCSA 'failures' released
The full report released Monday documents interviews with Foxx, dozens of employees of her office, Chicago police officers, and friends and family members of Smollett.
Bears
Bears DC Desai clears protocols in time to work Vikings game
The Bears also had 14 players on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Monday afternoon, including receiver Allen Robinson, cornerback Jaylon Johnson, safety Eddie Jackson and backup quarterback Andy Dalton.
Bulls
DeRozan leads Bulls over Lakers 115-110 in team's return
It was Chicago's first game since Dec. 11 after two were postponed. and DeRozan's first game back after missing two weeks.
Chicago Journal
Chicago resolution seeks improved public access to restrooms
An editor demanded we tell you that he doesn't agree with almost anything 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata says or does but he agrees with this.
U.S. Politics
Senate confirms big slate of ambassadors, including Rahm Emanuel to Japan
Eight Republicans ended up voting with a majority of Democrats to confirm Emanuel. Three Democrats voted against his confirmation: Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, and Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
Chicago Journal
Sears to sell its suburban Chicago corporate headquarters
The campus had been home to Sears' corporate since 1992 and saw 4,000 daily employees as recently as 2017.
Chicagoland News
Illinois extends license expiration dates to March 31, 2022
At this point, we're not sure if you're going to need a driver's license in Illinois ever again.