As part of the Bears' Black History Month theme — Legacy: Creation & Celebration — student writer Gena Jones reflects on her upbringing along Chicago's lakefront, which fostered a family-wide Bears fandom and a deep passion for storytelling. … [Read more...] about Legacy along the lakefront: From the South Side to Soldier Field
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Bears Cut Gerald Everett, DeMarcus Walker
The Bears are releasing tight end Gerald Everett (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter) and defensive end DeMarcus Walker (per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo). The team has confirmed the moves via social media. Everett’s release saves $5.5MM against the Bears’ 2025 salary cap with $1MM in dead money. Cutting Walker saves an additional $5.25MM with just under $700k in dead money. Chicago … [Read more...] about Bears Cut Gerald Everett, DeMarcus Walker
Gary Plan Commission doesn’t recommend rezoning of former Beckman school
After various comments against a new development at the shuttered Alfred Beckman Middle School, the Gary Plan Commission gave the project an unfavorable opinion on its rezoning before it moves to the city council. The six present plan commission members were unanimously against the proposal. Alan Harrell was absent from Thursday afternoon’s meeting. According to plan commission … [Read more...] about Gary Plan Commission doesn’t recommend rezoning of former Beckman school
Roster Moves: Bears release Gerald Everett, DeMarcus Walker
The Bears on Friday released tight end Gerald Everett and defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker. … [Read more...] about Roster Moves: Bears release Gerald Everett, DeMarcus Walker
Faced with a new landlord, Park Ridge could look to move the location of the farmers market
With no details on when, where, or really if – for sure – the idea has been raised that the Park Ridge farmers market could move from its current location starting this year. At the Feb. 3 City Council meeting, town leadership heard from residents and others about potential locations for the farmer market, which is set to open in about three months on Memorial … [Read more...] about Faced with a new landlord, Park Ridge could look to move the location of the farmers market