Dawn Patrol: Bears lose; what's after Black Friday?
Small businesses make noise
Remember us, when doing your Christmas shopping, owners of small, local shops plead. Will you heed them and shop on Small Business Saturday? Full story.
Campton Hills fire
Nobody was home when a Campton Hills house caught on fire very early yesterday morning. Damage was extensive, with part of the roof and a floor collapsing, fire officials say. Full story.
Ferguson testimony inconsistent
An Associated Press review of grand-jury documents show witnesses gave statements that conflicted with physical evidence and, in some cases, what they had told investigators and the media previously. Full story.
Weather
Cloudy and cold. Expect flurries with temperatures in the 20s this morning. Highs this afternoon will reach the low 30s. Full forecast.
Traffic
Tollways are running clear this morning with few delays. Full traffic.
Playoff hopes dashed
The Bears had a lead, briefly, in yesterday's game against the Detroit Lions. But it disappeared faster than drumsticks on a Thanksgiving Day turkey. Bob LeGere wonders where the defense that showed up for the previous two games was yesterday. Full story.
Rozner: Thankfully, Bears' season coming to an end
Barry Rozner explains why the coaching staff has no confidence in Jay Cutler's ability to make big plays. Full story.