Decisions made by Williams, Harrison Jr. could impact future NFL combines
The NFL's annual scouting combine has evolved from hidden gem into the league's second-biggest offseason event over the past three decades because of new twists.
The NFL's annual scouting combine has evolved from hidden gem into the league's second-biggest offseason event over the past three decades because of new twists.
As the Chicago Bears get closer to a decision on what to do at quarterback, the top prospect in the NFL Draft spoke to the media for the first time at the combine. USC star Caleb Williams described himself as a fierce competitor. He's believed to be the first player to attend the NFL Combine but not go through the medical testing and measurements. He'll save those for in-person team visits. He also won't go through drills or throwing.
As the Chicago Bears get closer to a decision on what to do at quarterback, the top prospect in the NFL Draft spoke to the media for the first time at the combine. USC star Caleb Williams described himself as a fierce competitor. He's believed to be the first player to attend the NFL Combine but not go through the medical testing and measurements. He'll save those for in-person team visits. He also won't go through drills or throwing.
Williams, widely believed to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, met with the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
While none of the top prospects were expected to be going through workouts, the Bears would give prospects a chance to show their competitiveness and learn more about them in other ways.
All eyes are on the Bears who have the No. 1 and No. 9 overall picks in this year's draft, along with the potential trade chip of Justin Fields.
A potential No. 1 pick was a no-show after news broke he has arrest warrant out for him in Georgia.
Poles acknowledged trading back from the No. 1 pick is the ideal option, but he and Eberflus will spend the week evaluating players.
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Lee ran the fastest 40-yard dash for a linebacker since 2006.
The Office of Fire Investigations was on the scene to determine the cause late Friday.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
"Nicole had a lot of potential in her life."
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say the request is pretty much a non-starter.
U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-North Carolina), who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, said she has "grave concerns regarding Northwestern's persistent failure in addressing antisemitism."
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Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Researchers hope their findings will inspire action to make hearing aid devices more affordable since they can cost over $1,000 per ear.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Biden campaigned in the spot where Trump, to much fanfare, lauded a plan by Taiwan-based electronics giant Foxconn plan to build a $10 billion manufacturing facility that was supposed to eventually employ 10,000 people. Except it was never completed.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
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The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Brian Fox, a fellow producer and engineer at Albini's Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, confirmed Albini passed away Tuesday night from a heart attack.
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A 24-year-old man was shot and killed while walking to work on Chicago's Northwest Side Friday morning.
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The FBI and UIC police were investigating Friday afternoon.
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"Nicole had a lot of potential in her life."
A rare severe geomagnetic storm watch from space could mean that Chicagoans get a chance to see the Northern Lights this weekend.
Look to see millions of them starting to emerge next week.
The Office of Fire Investigations was on the scene to determine the cause late Friday.
The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
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Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
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The Sox won their second straight and for the fourth time in six games to improve to 10-28.
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The victim was walking around 7 a.m. when an unknown offender shot him in the chest, Chicago police said. He was taken to Loyola Hospital, where he died.
The employees on the scene were not injured, UIC police said.
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In each attack, rideshare drivers would pick up a passenger and take them to their destination, and then the passenger would rob them at gunpoint.