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Wanda Sykes gets runners fired up at the starting line.

Thousands Run And Walk For AIDS Research

Thousands of runners and walkers hit the lakefront this morning, all in the name of finding a cure for AIDS.

WBBM Newsradio–2012/09/30

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A Rookie’s Guide To Tailgating In Chicago

Newcomers to tailgating can sometimes be intimidated and overwhelmed when going into a tradition with so much history and spirit. However, following a few simple guidelines when being a rookie to tailgating can ensure an exciting and treasured memory with motivation for more fun times to come.

2012/09/13

Wrigley Field Marquee (credit: Jonathan Daniel/ Getty Images)

Best Stadium Food In Chicago

Head out to the game and enjoy some food while you’re at it.

2012/09/12

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte carries the ball against Indianapolis Colts safety Tom Zbikowski on September 9, 2012 during their 2012 NFL season opener at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Bernstein: Nice Win For Bears, But…

A 41-21 opening win is in the books, and nothing happened to derail the story going in — that Cutler with new weapons and new coaches could carry an aging defense to great places.

670 The Score–2012/09/09

Tailgate Parking Tips For Soldier Field

Because of the restrictions put on tailgaters for Soldier Field games like no deep fryers, no open fires and no tents or canopies, it can be difficult to know exactly which parking structures allow tailgating for the die-hard Bears fan. Following a few simple guidelines and tips for parking can make it easier to plan and execute a great tailgating party.

2012/09/09

B.J. Lowery #19 (L) and Christian Kirksey #20 of the Iowa Hawkeyes tackle Jamal Womble #5 of the Northern Illinois Huskies at Soldier Field on September 1, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bullock TD Gives Iowa 18-17 Win Over NIU

Leading for most of the game, Northern Illinois gave Iowa all it could handle. It just wasn’t quite enough.

2012/09/01

General view of Soldier Field. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Wisch: What If The White Sox And Bears Switched Places?

With a downtown baseball stadium and a South Side enclosed-roof football facility, Chicago could have spent the past two decades hosting Super Bowls and Final Fours – as well as large crowds at White Sox games.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/30

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Former Mayor Daley Wants New Stadium, 2nd NFL Team In Chicago

From time-to-time, the conversation about a second NFL team in Chicago comes up. This time, it’s former Mayor Richard M. Daley who is bringing up the conversation.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/22

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Valor Games Midwest Kick Off At Soldier Field

Now that the 2012 Summer Olympics in London are over, the games have begun for wounded veterans from around the Midwest, in competitions at Soldier Field and U.S Cellular Field.

2012/08/13

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Wisch: Illini Football Game In Chicago A Sign Of The (Future) Times

Come 2013, the Illini are coming to town. Get used to it, Chicago, because it’s going to be happening often – and not just for football games.

CBS Chicago–2012/08/11

The turf at Soldier Field is in great shape, a contrast to last year when a Bears Family Night event had to be canceled. (CBS)

Bears Avoid Family Night Turf Disaster Of Last Year

Family night is a very big deal for Bears fans. And last year it was a very big disappointment, all because sod on the playing field was in such sorry shape.

2012/08/03

A fan of the Chicago Cubs wearing a Kerry Wood #34 jersey sits next to a fan of the Chicago White Sox wearing a Jim Thome #25 jersey. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hanley: No Tears For Shortened Crosstown Classic

No tears here, not with the news that the Cubs-Sox series — or Sox-Cubs series for our South Side faithful — is getting a haircut starting next year.

670 The Score–2012/07/10

One of 300 Dodge Darts unveiled at Soldier Field on June 27, 2012, rolls on its way to a dealership. The cars were all made at Dodge's assembly plant in Belvidere, Ill. (Credit: CBS)

Quinn, Chrysler CEO Show Off New Dodge Dart, Built In Illinois

The production lines are running around the clock at Chrysler’s manufacturing plant in northwest suburban Belvidere. WBBM Newsradio’s Bob Roberts reports Dodge dealers flocked to Chicago Wednesday to show off the latest product, the Dodge Dart.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/27

Vandals sprayed graffiti at Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, on the north end of a wall honoring fallen police officers, on June 14, 2012. (Credit: Chicago Police)

Chicago Police Memorial Wall Vandalized

Police were offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever sprayed graffiti on the Gold Star Families Memorial to fallen police officers near Soldier Field.

CBS Chicago–2012/06/17

Groundskeepers cut the grass on newly laid sod at Soldier Field on Sept. 21, 2011. (Credit: CBS)

Hanley: Soldier Field Super Bowl Is Football Fantasy

670 The Score’s Brian Hanley tries to bring sports fans back to earth amid Thursday’s discussion about a potential Super Bowl at Soldier Field.

2012/05/31

A general view of Soldier Field. (credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Emanuel Wants Super Bowl At Soldier Field

Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants Chicago to host a Super Bowl at Soldier Field, and he joked about taking some drastic measures to get what he wants.

2012/05/31

President Barack Obama throws a football on the field at Soldier Field following the NATO working dinner in Chicago, Illinois, May 20, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Photo: Obama Plays Football At Soldier Field

On Sunday night, President Barack Obama took some time off from his NATO duties to throw the football around at Soldier Field.

670 The Score–2012/05/21

Special Olympics kicks off at Soldier Field. (Credit: Lisa Fielding/WBBM Newsradio)

Special Olympics Opens At Soldier Field

More than 3,000 athletes from around the city paraded through Soldier Field to kick off the 44th annual Special Olympics Spring games.

2012/05/08

A police gun and handcuffs.  [Generic] (credit: Steve Hardy/CBS Local)

Chicago Officers Hold 24-Hour Vigil At Police Memorial

Chicago Police officers are holding a 24-hour vigil at the police memorial to honor those who died on the job.

2012/04/28

Soldier Field. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Wisch: A Second NFL Team Could Be Chicago’s ‘Super’ Solution

You can guarantee that if Indianapolis was awarded a Super Bowl and, jeez, Detroit was awarded a Super Bowl, Chicago – the Midwest’s biggest and best city – would absolutely be awarded one.

CBS Chicago–2012/02/13

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