Editor’s Note: This is one in a series of stories looking at candidates for mayor of Aurora in the Feb. 25 primary election. Karina Garcia, the current president and CEO of the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is running for mayor. Early voting is currently available for the Feb. 25 primary election, which includes the Aurora mayoral primary. Also on the ballot for … [Read more...] about Aurora mayoral candidates: Karina Garcia wants to show community representation in bid for mayor
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Will Chicago Bears, flush with salary-cap space, be ‘aggressive’ in free agency? 7 thoughts entering NFL combine.
It was with a good deal of chutzpah that Chicago Bears President/CEO delivered a letter Wednesday outlining the team’s rationale for an average 10% hike in season ticket prices for 2025. The bold increase comes on the heels of a disastrous 5-12 season that included a 10-game losing streak and the first in-season firing of a head coach in franchise history. It also followed an … [Read more...] about Will Chicago Bears, flush with salary-cap space, be ‘aggressive’ in free agency? 7 thoughts entering NFL combine.
Bears Add J.T. Barrett, Anthony Blevins, Matt Giordano To Staff
Remembered by most for his time at Ohio State and perhaps by some PFR loyalists for his journeys on and off the Saints’ practice squad, J.T. Barrett is making a move into a key coaching position. Ben Johnson is bringing Barrett with him from Detroit, and the ex-Lions assistant quarterbacks coach will move up the ladder. Johnson has installed Barrett as the Bears’ QBs coach. The … [Read more...] about Bears Add J.T. Barrett, Anthony Blevins, Matt Giordano To Staff
Asking Eric: First wife’s ashes are in a box in our garage
Dear Eric: I have been married to my husband for 16 years and we have a wonderful, blended family. Our kids are now grown (ages 26-35). My husband’s first wife died of a drug overdose/swimming accident 23 years ago. They were in the process of a divorce at the time. Her ashes are in a box in our garage. Many times, over the years, they were going to spread her ashes somewhere, … [Read more...] about Asking Eric: First wife’s ashes are in a box in our garage
NFC North Notes: Mack, Lions, Pack, Addison
As Ryan Poles‘ rebuild effort began in 2022, the Bears traded Khalil Mack for second- and sixth-round picks. After three Chargers seasons, Mack is hitting free agency for the first time. The decorated pass rusher showed sustained health in Los Angeles, missing only one game in three years, and earned three Pro Bowl nods. The Chargers want Mack back, but the Washington Post’s … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Mack, Lions, Pack, Addison