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It's only the 7th week, and already the Bears' outlook seems bleak

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

Brendan Sugrue of The Bears Wire and Bear Down Chicago Podcast talks about the Bears' struggles early in the 2023 season on "9 Good Minutes" on WGN News Now.CHICAGO — Remember back in early September when some around the Bears had big goals about the potential of the 2023 team?Even with 11 games to go, it's safe to say those hopes for the "Monsters of the Midway" are quite tempered. After all, it's mid-October, and people are beginning to talk about the possibility of the team once again getting the No. 1 pick.That's what happens when the Bears lose five of their first six games, including to the 1-4 Vikings on Sunday. Justin Fields injured his thumb, and it's unknown when he might be ready, and like the rest of the offense, he's endured an up-and-down year. Meanwhile, the defense is taking quite a bit of time to find its own identity despite a few additions, with the departure of coordinator Alan Williams in September not helping things out. Their best game was this past Sunday wit...

Dean shares recipe for Marinara-Poached Seafood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

WGN Entertainment Reporter Dean Richards shares delicious recipe for Marinara-Poached Seafood.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too! MARINARA-POACHED SEAFOODINGREDIENTS:4-6 ounces cod fillet  (you can use any kind of firm, white fish)1 tablespoon olive oil1 small onion chopped3 garlic cloves minced28 ounces can crushed or diced tomatoes1 teaspoon salt divided½ teaspoon black pepper divided½ teaspoon oregano¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper¼ cup black olives pitted2 tablespoons capers drainedDIRECTIONS:Pat the cod dry with a paper towel.Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper on both sides; set aside.In a large heavy skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minut...

Body of missing Round Rock shooting victim found in Milam County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

The above video shows KXAN Live's morning headlines for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The body of a missing Round Rock shooting victim has been located, 12 days after he was shot, according to the Round Rock Police Department. RRPD said in a social media post the body of Cedar Park resident Shawn Joseph, 30, was found in rural Milam County on Tuesday, Oct. 17. PREVIOUS: Round Rock police look for missing shooting victim; suspect in custody Joseph had been shot in the parking lot of the Walmart on East Palm Valley Boulevard the evening of Thursday, Oct. 5, police said. After he was shot, Joseph was transported from the scene by the suspect Royce Loggins, 31, who was later arrested and charged with aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping, according to Round Rock police. RRPD said additional charges are pending for Loggins.

The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 7: Help! The Loop needs a quarterback!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

There are few moments more painful in fantasy football than when teams employing a one-quarterback strategy watch their quarterback go down.Such a tragedy struck The Loop last week when our solo QB, Chicago’s Justin Fields, dislocated his thumb against the Vikings.It was the latest setback of Fields’ hot-cold season, knocking him out for this week and some time beyond. It left our roster QB-free. And if you think there are a bunch of replacement options as we head into Week 7, you’d be mistaken.This is the biggest bye week of the year, with the Bengals, Cowboys, Titans, Jets, Panthers and Texans idle. So lots of fantasy mavens will be desperate for a quarterback, and the pickings are mighty slim. In our league, this would be the less-than-magnificent seven best options for a quick QB replacement for this week:Geno Smith (Seahawks vs. Cardinals) – Clearly The Loop’s best option. Though the veteran has only five TD passes in five games, he is averaging about 234 yards per game. And he...

Vikings place pass rusher Marcus Davenport on injured reserve

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

You could tell it was bad by the way pass rusher Marcus Davenport hopped off the natural grass at Soldier Field over the weekend. With the Vikings playing the Chicago Bears on the road, Davenport suffered an ankle injury, and ultimately had to be carted to the locker room.After going through the evaluation process, the Vikings officially placed Davenport on injured reserve on Wednesday morning, ensuring he will miss at least a month as he works his way back to full strength.This is the latest setback for Davenport after he missed a couple of games earlier this season with an ankle injury. He was starting to come into his own opposite pass rusher Danielle Hunter.In a corresponding move, the Vikings activated running back Kene Nwangwu to the 53-man roster. He hasn’t played this season after suffering a back injury in training camp.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | Vikings’ Danielle Hunter leads NFL in sacks, even as trade rumors swirl Minnesota Vikings | ...

Volleyball team's bus catches fire after crash on I-84

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

WALLKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A school bus carrying a volleyball team caught fire after being rear-ended on Interstate 84 in the town of Wallkill. New York State Police say no injuries were reported and no one required medical attention. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 9:08 p.m., police responded to a report of a crash involving a Minisink Valley School bus and a Hyundai Elantra on I-84 near mile marker 23.9 in Wallkill. Police say after they arrived, both the car and school bus became engulfed in fire. A preliminary investigation showed the bus, which was carrying students from the school's volleyball team from a match with Our Lady of the Lourdes School back to Minisink, was rear-ended by the Hyundai. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Law enforcement says there are no signs of impairment.

'Dancing with the Stars: Live!' coming to Proctors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- "Dancing with the Stars: Live!" is making its way to Schenectady. The show is set for Proctors Theatre on January 25, 2024 at 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Dancing with the Stars: Live!" will feature some of the professional dancers from the hit television series performing new numbers, as well as some performances featured in season 32. The live show features "Dancing with the Stars" dancers Brandon Armstrong, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, and Britt Stewart."Dancing with the Stars" co-host Julianne Hough is also set to perform on select dates. Other celebrity guests are still to be announced. Upcoming celebrity appearances in the Capital Region Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 20. Tickets are already on pre-sale for Mirrorball Members. You can buy tickets on the Proctors website.

Police investigating shots fired on 4th Street in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Troy Police responded to 4th Street after a man walked into Samaritan Hospital and reported he had been shot. Police say the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries to his knee. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Additional units responded to 4th Street following the report. Police say the suspect fled the scene prior to their arrival. The incident is currently under investigation.

5-alarm fire destroys at Metro East convenience store

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - Investigators are trying to figure out what caused an intense overnight fire that destroyed a Metro East convenience store.It happened at the 'County Line Quick Stop' on Camp Jackson Road at Carol Street, very close to Cahokia Heights. A quick-moving and destructive fire completely destroyed the building. Crews got the first call just before 2:30 a.m. The Camp Jackson Fire Department was very close to the scene so crews from there were the first to arrive.Camp Jackson Fire Department Chief Chris Davis told FOX 2 that flames were already pouring from the building when he and his crews got to the scene. The fire quickly grew to five alarms, with some 30 firefighters responding from 10 different departments. There was a full second floor to the building with an apartment before the fire.The business owner did not want to speak on camera. However, he did share with FOX 2 off camera that one of his workers was sleeping upstairs when this all happened. He revealed ...

Drug runner sentenced in St. Louis County woman's fentanyl death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:39:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A federal judge has sentenced a drug runner who provided a deadly dose of fentanyl to a St. Louis County woman several years ago. Jerome Middleton, 46, of Calverton Park, has been sentenced to 13.5 years in prison. He pleaded guilty to a felony charge of knowingly distributing fentanyl (resulting in death) earlier this year. When should Missouri expect the first snow? According to his plea agreement, Middleton would collect money from people, buy drugs, and keep some of the drugs for himself while making trips as a drug runner. Middleton bought six capsules containing fentanyl in St. Louis and kept three for himself, per his plea. Middleton also admitted going to the victim’s home on the four days preceding her death to provide her with narcotics, supplying the deadly fentanyl around Nov. 27, 2020. Police found the victim deceased after concerns from family friends. The victim left behind a 4-year-old daughter and 20-month old son. Close ...