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INSANE: 2 - The Real Truth

Illinois legislature passes assault weapon ban, a new tool for Metra riders and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brian Urlacher suing Texas hair transplant clinic, claiming they used hair replacement story without his permission

Urlacher is a client and pitch man for Restore Holdings LLC, which has clinics in Illinois, Colorado, Texas and North Carolina.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dan Wiederer: Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey turns 100 — and her pride and optimism for the franchise still resonate

The first thing that became obvious was Virginia McCaskey’s ebullience, the way she entered the room with infectious pep. On a Sunday afternoon in Phoenix in March 2019, McCaskey had come to do something she hadn’t done at any point in her 96 years. As she walked into a dining…

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With Bears in his sights, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers feeling ‘pretty good’

The Packers quarterback — 24-5 as a starter in his career against the Bears, including 11-3 at Soldier Field — is recovering from a rib injury he suffered against the Eagles last week but isn’t likely to miss a chance to beat the Bears. “I always enjoy playing against the…

Chicago Sun-Times

The 10 best Cyber Monday deals for the Chicago Bears fan in your life

The best holiday gift ideas for any Chicago Bears fan in your life.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Morning After…the Bears trade Roquan Smith to Ravens

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts about Roquan Smith being traded to the Ravens.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bears never fell in love with Roquan Smith

The two-time All-Pro wanted to be the highest-paid inside linebacker in the game. The Bears were adamant they wouldn’t meet that price — that’s why Smith is no longer a Bear.

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Bet on it: Brian Urlacher is still playing ‘D’ for Bears

The Hall of Famer does his best to defend the team in Vegas, but he isn’t averse to betting against it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears’ Nick Morrow in the right place at the right time

The linebacker said the opportunity to play in Matt Eberflus’ defense was a key factor when he signed with the Bears in free agency. But playing next to Roquan Smith also figures to give him a chance to flourish.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears LB coach Dave Borgonzi shows his players film of Brian Urlacher, Lance Briggs

With the Bears transitioning to a 4-3 defense, LB coach Dave Borgonzi has gone into the vault for some inspiration.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Dan Wiederer: As Roquan Smith’s contract strife with Bears drags on, it’s difficult to see how this might end. Or when.

CHICAGO — About 45 minutes into Chicago Bears' practice Tuesday at Halas Hall, linebacker Roquan Smith walked across Field 3 wearing a navy practice jersey and a white ballcap.

Chicago Tribune

1st-and-10: It’s time for Jaquan Brisker to play football

Players deserve to cash in on early success more than the NFL currently allows. But holding out to get more in that first contract is generally counter-productive — for the player and the team. With an opportunity to start as a rookie, there’s value in being there from Day 1.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hall of Fame LB advocates for Zach Thomas to be inducted

He's been a finalist in each of the last three years.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Probation sentence for gambling agent wraps feds’ prosecution of massive betting ring

A prosecutor said Vasilios Prassas was victimized by Vincent “Uncle Mick” DelGiudice, who took advantage of Prassas’ gambling problems and repeatedly forgave debts that “would have caused him to crash and burn.”

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Dan Wiederer: Excitement, surprise, hope. The NFL draft delivered it all for the Bears.

CHICAGO — NFL draft weekend always has been about excitement, the unbridled kind Ja’Tyre Carter felt Saturday afternoon when an unidentified number from Illinois popped up on his smartphone. Carter knew this was his life-changing moment and didn’t care that he had no clue who was talking to him when…

Chicago Sun-Times

Feds want more than two years for man behind ‘massive’ gambling ring, say he tried to keep it going

Prosecutors say Vincent "Uncle Mick" DelGiudice was thwarted when Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher, brother of Chicago Bears great Brian Urlacher, was also charged and things got "hot."

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