Horoscope for Monday, Dec. 25, 2023 Avoid shopping or important decisions after 11:30 p.m. PST. The moon is in Gemini. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Halas Intrigue podcast: Bears trump Cards The Bears got a win on Sunday, but does it mean anything? Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Grading the Bears — position by position — in their victory against the Cardinals Justin Fields was virtually flawless in guiding the Bears to three consecutive TD drives for a 21-0 lead in the second quarter, but he struggled after that. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Man shot, killed in Calumet Heights A 24-year-old man was in the 8700 block of South Cregier Avenue about 9:40 p.m. Saturday when two men walked up and shot him dead, police say. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court finds Chicago not liable for cyclists who hit potholes on roads not ‘intended’ for bikes A bicyclist injured when he hit a pothole in Lincoln Square sued the city. The state Supreme Court rules that cyclists are ‘permitted’ users of roads and not ‘intended’ users unless signs indicate otherwise. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Terell Smith, Bears secondary take another step forward The fifth-round rookie forced Kyler Murray incompletions on third and fourth down in the fourth quarter to thwart a Cardinals comeback and put a bow on a solid day for an improving Bears secondary that is starting to think big. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Bears QB Justin Fields, offense miss opportunities in 27-16 win over Cardinals “We could’ve put up at least 35, 40 points,” Fields said of the offense slipping into a lull after its early 21-0 lead. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Washington Heights grandmother raising 5 grandchildren is surprised with bounty of gifts, Christmas decorations Lisa Holmes has been taking care of her five grandkids since they lost their father in 2021. Earlier this year, their grandfather died of a heart attack, leaving her on her own. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Previewing the holiday tournaments: Proviso West, Big Dipper, Hinsdale Central, State Farm, Wheeling and more Here’s a look at the holiday tournaments around the state. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
The meaning of the Bears’ victory against Arizona? Only two games left in the season. Another uneven performance means the team is that much closer to The Big Decision. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Bears RB Khalil Herbert runs for 112 yards vs. Cardinals He had more rushing yards in Sunday’s win against the Cardinals — 112 on 20 carries — than he did in the previous two months combined. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
3 takeaways from Bears’ 27-16 win over Cardinals A look at the Bears’ skill players, their ground game and where they sit in the standings after getting to 6-9. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Bears coach Matt Eberflus’ claim of momentum stays alive — barely The Bears jumped to a 21-0 lead behind bullying line play but, true to form, made the final few minutes nerve-racking. This time, though, they faced a team that wasn’t equipped to take advantage, and won 27-16, to improve to 6-9. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Bears wobble, wander to 27-16 victory over abysmal Cardinals They led 21-0 before letting the game close to a touchdown margin in the fourth quarter. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 25, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 In the midst of career game, Bears TE Cole Kmet hurts knee After playing the best half of his life, Kmet left the game against the Cardinals because of a knee injury.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 Bears rolling Cardinals 21-7 at halftime as Justin Fields scores 2 touchdowns The Bears are looking to improve to 6-9 with a win.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 Falcons dent Colts’ playoff hopes with 29-10 win Atlanta quarterback Taylor Heinicke passed for 229 yards and a touchdown.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 Another Illini basketball team is on the brink of the top 10, but how does this one stack up? There might be more quality around Terrence Shannon Jr. than there was around stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 Packers top Panthers 33-30 to keep playoff hopes alive The Packers (7-8) remain one game behind the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams in the NFC wild-card race.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 Lions win first division title since 1993 Detroit used two rushing touchdowns from Jahmyr Gibbs and 106 receiving yards and a third-quarter go-ahead score by Amon-Ra St. Brown to overtake the injury-ravaged Vikings 30-24.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 100 years strong: Pritzker family matriarch celebrates her centennial at Riccardo Trattoria ‘We are so lucky to still have her,’ Gigi Pritzker says of her colorful mother
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 Bears inactives vs. Cardinals: RB D’Onta Foreman out because of personal matter The Bears also will be without starting left guard Teven Jenkins because of a concussion.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 Bulls vet DeMar DeRozan uses Christmas break to talk state of the team The ups and downs had been many until a few weeks ago, and now that the Bulls have made the Christmas Day benchmark of the schedule, DeRozan is optimistic on the direction they are headed.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 Michael O’Brien’s Super 25 high school basketball rankings for Dec. 24, 2023 Niles North, Romeoville and Hyde Park all join for the first time this season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 24, 2023 At Midway Airport, echoes of 2022 as nearly 200 flights are delayed, travelers’ nerves jangled Midway had 195 canceled flights Sunday. For some, it was a reminder of last year’s travel jam that was blamed on bad weather, and Southwest’s technology and staffing issues.