Mayor Brandon Johnson has put up for sale more than 400 vacant lots across Chicago, part of an initiative to cut red tape, better leverage city resources, attract more private investment, and build more affordable housing. Johnson said he envisions getting these empty city-owned spaces into the hands of developers ready to build new mixed-use districts, other commercial … [Read more...] about City puts hundreds of vacant lots up for sale, part of several initiatives to kickstart development
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Nobody Knows Anything: Mocking the 10th Overall Selection
Let’s survey the internet and see where the “experts” have the Bears turning with the tenth overall selection. Carter Landis, at the magazine formerly known as Sports Illustrated: 10. Chicago Bears – Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, Texas “The Bears made multiple improvements to the offensive line during free agency, but making another won’t hurt. Banks has the size and strength to play … [Read more...] about Nobody Knows Anything: Mocking the 10th Overall Selection
2025 NFL Mock Draft: Travis Hunter joins Patriots before Bills, Bears and Titans make big trades
Five trades shake up the first round of this 2025 NFL mock draft, including the Titans securing an extra pick to acquire help for their new quarterback. … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Mock Draft: Travis Hunter joins Patriots before Bills, Bears and Titans make big trades
Dark Horse Candidates for Chicago’s Draft Board
Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are few players who could fit into the plans at Chicago who are receiving less attention. By this point, most of the top prospects for the Chicago Bears have been talked about extensively. Ashton Jeanty, Will Campbell, and Shemar Stewart have had a lot of coverage. However, the draft frequently brings surprises. … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Candidates for Chicago’s Draft Board
Chicago’s T Formation Offense Really Started Cooking in 1941
In the 1940s, the Chicago Bears pushed the league into the future with their innovative wrinkle of adding motion to their T Formation. The Bears rode the offense to four championships over seven years from 1940 to 1946, interrupted by World War II. Pigskin Dispatch is running a series covering all the NFL Championship games before the league merged with the AFL to create the … [Read more...] about Chicago’s T Formation Offense Really Started Cooking in 1941