The Sports Section of the Chicago Journal.
Bears
George McCaskey introduced new general manager Ryan Poles and new head coach Matt Eberflus Monday morning in the Halas Auditorium, and the pair gave their introductory remarks.
Chicago Business
Plans for the FanDuel Sportsbook at the United Center include a two-story venue adjacent to the arena's atrium. It would be equipped with state-of-the-art viewing and sports wagering technology, the announcement said.
Bulls
Portland led for much of the first half but Chicago took control late. The Bulls scored 20 points in the first 6 1/2 minutes of the final quarter.
Bears
Getsy spent the past two seasons as the QB coach and passing game coordinator for the Packers. The Bears hope Getsy can help Fields continue to develop in his second year in the NFL.
Chicago Journal
Kofi Cockburn returned from a concussion and scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 24 Illinois to a 59-56 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
Chicago Journal
At one point there was 4 goals in a 98 second span, but Colorado leads the Western Conference and is tied for the NHL lead and the Blackhawks couldn't catch up.
Chicago Journal
DeRozan was showered with appreciation by the fans as well as his former teammates and coaches. Some of the Spurs credit DeRozan's leadership for their composure under pressure.
Chicago Journal
The hire is the first big move for new Bears general manager Ryan Poles, who took over on Tuesday. Poles and Eberflus are first-timers in their respective positions in the NFL.
Chicago Journal
DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 23, and Nikola Vucevic scored 17 points with 15 rebounds, notching his fifth straight double-double.
Chicago Journal
Strome scored twice in the first period and completed the hat trick in the third with his second power-play goal of the game, putting the Blackhawks ahead 5-3.
Chicago Journal
Whitney Young stumbles in 4A, East St. Louis leaps by Mt. Carmel and Sacred Heart-Griffin in 3A, Nashville falls hard in 2A, and Macon Meridian is climbing 1A.
Chicago Journal
Despite the Illini missing its All-American center Kofi Cockburn and guard Andre Curbelo, they were able to take sole possession of first place in the B1G.