Articles filed under Chicago
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166 years as a 'library of the natural world': You can see some of Notebaert museum's specimensJan 11, 2023 4:00 am - In an unassuming industrial building in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago lie nearly 400,000 meticulously preserved natural specimens. The birds, mammals, plants, f...
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'The guy is hungry': For Justin Fields, an offseason of growth lies aheadJan 11, 2023 12:00 am - Justin Fields believes this is his team. The Bears quarterback showed the leadership skills needed in an NFL quarterback this season. His coaches noticed that, they saw ...
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For Bears GM Ryan Poles, difficult 2022 season was necessary building blockJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - Ryan Poles' neighbor wanted to celebrate Sunday. The Bears had earned the No. 1 overall draft pick, thanks to a 3-14 season. Poles was in no mood to celebrate. "I'm stil...
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After a year of ups and downs, Bears guard Teven Jenkins plans 'to stay hungry'Jan 09, 2023 12:00 am - Teven Jenkins was hard on himself Monday morning as Bears players cleaned out their lockers at Halas Hall. Jenkins wanted to finish the season strong. Missing time due t...
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Madigan's trial scheduled to begin April 1, 2024Jan 09, 2023 12:00 am - The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024. The trial, which is expected to last six or...
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Sound check: Weekend Run Club, Local Motive, Mr. Blotto and moreJan 06, 2023 5:00 am - Weekend Run Club's headlining weekend Suburban-born indie rock band The Weekend Run Club hits Chicago this weekend as they play a headlining show at Schubas Friday. The...
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Broadway tours, world premieres, revivals heat up suburban and city stages this winterJan 05, 2023 5:00 am - Theatergoers have plenty of options this winter, including world premieres, touring productions of Broadway tuners and a couple of new plays inspired by Andy Warhol. Of...
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Justin Fields will sit, Nathan Peterman to start finale for BearsJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Bears quarterback Justin Fields will sit out the season finale Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Matt Eberflus announced Wednesday that backup quart...
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'Unprecedented opportunity': Chicago, suburbs team up for 7-county economic partnershipJan 04, 2023 12:00 am - Leaders from throughout the seven-county Chicago area gathered Wednesday to announce the creation of a Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership through which they pledge...
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The numbers don't lie: Bears' defense hit rock bottom in loss to LionsJan 03, 2023 12:00 am - Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Lions was rock bottom for Matt Eberflus and the Bears. The defensive-minded head coach's defense just gave up more than 500 yards of offense. ...