It was a brave and daring move. On Tuesday morning, at around 1 a. m. , a retail store in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood faced an unexpected challenge. At least eight men decided to take action, smashing the store’s front glass window to create an entry point. Once inside, they quickly targeted the
The Chicago Bears have made some exciting changes to their coaching staff under new head coach Ben Johnson. According to recent reports, the Bears have signed Dennis Allen as their defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator. Allen, who was previously fired as the Saints’ h
It seems that the Chicago Bears' search for a new assistant coach won't include Darren Rizzi. Insiders say the Bears aren't likely to hire Rizzi. Instead, they might keep their current special teams coordinator, Richard Hightower. Hightower has been with the Bears since 2022 and has worked under dif
In 1871, Chicago faced a massive fire that shook the city to its core. This wasn't just any fire; it torched over 17, 500 buildings, including major landmarks like City Hall and numerous businesses. Picture this: a tiny frontier town turned metropolis, now with a population of around 330, 000, reduc
After nearly 40 years, the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago's River North neighborhood will shut its doors on March 29. This decision will leave a gap in the city's dining scene, which the cafe has been part of since 1986. A towering neon guitar sign and walls adorned with rock memorabilia have been hallma
Chicago's media landscape is seeing significant changes. Chicago Public Media, the organization behind the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, is making some tough decisions to stay afloat. They recently announced voluntary buyouts for journalists at the Sun-Times and business employees at WBEZ. This move c
The surprise hiring of Ben Johnson as the new head coach of the Chicago Bears has sparked interest in who will join his coaching team. Johnson might look to his old stomping grounds in Detroit for a key assistant. A rumored frontrunner is Hank Fraley, Detroit's offensive line coach, who could step i
Ben Johnson, the new head coach for the Chicago Bears, is reportedly earning a whopping $13 million a year. This amount is higher than what some top NFL players like C. J. Stroud and Puka Nacua earn. In fact, it's nearly as much as Saquon Barkley's salary. Johnson comes in as the seventh-highest-pai
Tom Homan, soon-to-be border chief for President Donald Trump, is hitting the brakes on a leaked plan to send a large group of immigration officers to Chicago. In an interview with the Washington Post, he said he hasn't decided yet on this move, which was reported by the Wall Street Journal and New
Next week, federal immigration officers plan to round up over 300 people with serious criminal records in the Chicago area, marking a significant move under President-elect Donald Trump's deportation agenda. The operation, starting soon after Trump takes office, will target individuals with violent
