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Opinion: It’s more so Luke Getsy, than Justin Fields

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

CHICAGO — Justin Fields is a hot mess, and so are the Chicago Bears, but when it comes to blame for an 0-2 start, the buck stops with coaching and scheme before any one player’s performance.“We’re just searching for consistency,” said Matt Eberflus at a press conference Monday. “It’s about consistency, doing it right.”It certainly feels familiar, doesn’t it Bears fans?I, like most of you, spent my Sunday yelling at a TV – with Chicago's almost total ineptitude on offense, save for two possessions, driving me up a wall.In honor of the lucky few who missed the Bears’ performance, here are the Spark Notes.Chicago got off to a hot start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — scoring on their opening drive — only to digress so much as the game went on, that gouging an eye out seemed more enjoyable than watching Bears football.In similar fashion to a week before, it appeared the once vaunted Monsters of the Midway salvaged momentum in hopes of making a comeback, only to squander it in grand f...

West Chicago police looking for 72-year-old man missing since Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — West Chicago police are looking for a missing 72-year-old man who was last seen driving Monday in Joliet.According to the West Chicago Police Department, Jose Cordero, 72, left his home but never reached his destination. Over $1M in counterfeit merchandise seized by CBP at O’Hare’s mail branch He is driving a black 2018 Toyota RAV 4 with Illinois license plates 2274226.Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call police at 630-293-2222.

Tuesday Forecast: Evening shower chances before warm temperatures return

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

CHICAGO — Cloudy, rain with t'storms Tuesday and a wide temperature range. Winds: S 5-15 G20. High: 67. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Mainly cloudy tonight with rain and storms. Winds: SE 5-10 G15. Low: 60.Wednesday Forecast: Mostly cloudy Wednesday with a 20 percent AM rain chance. Winds: SSW 5-10. High: 82.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog

Candy maker Ferrero opens research & development center in Loop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

CHICAGO — Ferrero, a worldwide manufacturer of candies, cookies and other sweets, is betting big on Chicago.Executives with Ferrero of North America unveiled a new research & development center at the former Marshall Field store along State Street in the Loop, which housed the manufacturing of Frango Mints for decades. Unlike Frango, which left the city a quarter century ago, Ferrero executives are making a long-term commitment."We are here for the long term,” Laurent Cremona, the Vice President of Research and Development at Ferrero, said. ‘I was laughing and crying’: Illinois man retires after winning $2M on scratch-off ticket Top Ferrero executives say they are keenly focused on Chicago.“The facility is the first of its kind in North America,” Alanna Cotton, President of Ferrero North America said.Cotton says the new facility is a historic and strategic investment.At the new research center, scientists are poised to develop new brand lines to accompany some of the most icon...

Vanna White's future on 'Wheel of Fortune' revealed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

*For previous coverage of this story, watch above.(WJW) — As 'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak's final season begins, more details are now known about Vanna White's future with the game show. Fisher-Price drops NSYNC Little People set as reunion tour rumors swirl The co-host has signed a two-year contract extension, according to several outlets, including CNN and USA Today. A statement from the show to CNN said the decision will keep her "revealing letters at the iconic puzzleboard through the 2025-26 season." The final season of Sajak's run on the show kicked off earlier this month. Season 41 will mark the end of four decades of working with White. He announced his retirement back in June. Injured hiker rescued after friends left him to continue ‘adventure’ in Grand Canyon “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” Sajak said in a statement. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming m...

Kraft Heinz is recalling some American cheese slices over choking hazard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

(AP) — Kraft Heinz said Tuesday it's recalling more than 83,000 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because part of the wrapper could stick to the slice and become a choking hazard.The company, which is based in Chicago and Pittsburgh, said one of its wrapping machines developed a temporary issue that makes it possible for a thin strip of film to remain on the slice even after it's been removed from the wrapper. The machine has since been fixed.Kraft Heinz said it initiated the voluntary recall after it received several consumer complaints. In six cases, people said the issue caused gagging or choking, but no injuries or serious health issues have been reported, Kraft Heinz said.The recall affects 16-ounce Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with a “Best When Used By” date between Jan. 10, 2024, and Jan. 27, 2024. Also included in the recall are 3-pound multipacks of Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Pr...

Cancer care reimagined: UChicago Medicine break ground on $815M research pavilion on South Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

CHICAGO — The University of Chicago Medicine is spending millions to build a massive cancer care and research facility on the South Side. With construction equipment just feet away, the ceremonial groundbreaking for Chicago’s newest comprehensive cancer center got off the ground on Tuesday. "It is because people need us that we dare build this freestanding cancer center," said Marsha Sumner, director of Spiritual Care at the University of Chicago Medicine. Preparing for flu season: CDC urges everyone to get flu shot The 575,000-square-foot, seven-story pavilion at the corner of South Maryland and East 57th will be among the country's most advanced cancer research and treatment centers.Renderings of the new $815 million University of Chicago Medicine cancer care and research facility, expected to open in 2027 on the city's South Side. (Photo: Provided)The $815 million cost, physicians say, reflects the seriousness of bringing better healthcare closer to communities of color who oft...

Cake recall impacts Walmart stores nationwide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

(KSNT) — Federal health officials say cake slices sold in Walmart stores could pose serious allergy risks to some individuals. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a press release that David's Cookies is recalling more than 950 units of its 7 oz. "Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake" with the lot number BS23212. This product was sold in Walmart stores across the country. The recall was issued after 960 units of "Marketside Chocolate Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake" were mislabeled as "Marketside Chocolate Chip Explosion Cake," according to the FDA. Because the label doesn't list peanuts as an ingredient and doesn't declare a peanut allergen warning, federal regulators fear the product may pose a risk for those with a peanut allergy.(Photo Courtesy/FDA)No illnesses or injuries have been reported to the FDA yet in connection to the recalled product. If you have a peanut allergy and consume the recalled product, you are advised to contact a physician immediately. What ar...

VIDEO: Round Rock police release video, suspect vehicle after 29-year-old woman reported missing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) -- The Round Rock Police Department released more details Tuesday, including video of a 29-year-old woman who was last seen on Aug. 26. Round Rock police searching for missing woman At approximately 11:50 p.m., Yara Perez was seen leaving Divas Men's Club, 4134 Felter Ln, in Austin with two unknown men in a black Ford Expedition and has not been seen since, according to police.Images courtesy of the Round Rock Police DepartmentOn Sept. 12, Perez's babysitter reported her missing after not hearing from her, RRPD said. Family members, friends and co-workers have not heard from Perez since the night of her disappearance.Images of Yara Perez courtesy of the Round Rock Police DepartmentPerez is described as a Hispanic woman, 5-feet, 4-inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black top with a black and white skirt, according to police.RRPD said detectives are concerned about Perez's immediate ...

No. 1 vs. No. 2: Royce Lewis eager to face Hunter Greene, pitcher selected after him in draft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:24:34 GMT

CINCINNATI — The Lewis family was getting ready for a watch party, still preparing their food, when Major League Baseball’s amateur draft came on the television six years ago.With the Twins’ pick, No. 1 overall, set to be announced, only half the family was even tuning into the draft. And that, Royce Lewis said, was more out of general curiosity than expecting that he might be the pick.He was expecting the Twins, who he said had seemed less interested in him than the San Diego Padres, who had the No. 3 pick, and Atlanta Braves, who selected fifth, to select “anyone but me.”And at that time, June 2017, there was another high school kid in Southern California that many thought might be taken with the No. 1 pick. That kid was Hunter Greene. Wednesday, the two are set to square off for the first time as major leaguers in Cincinnati with Greene taking the mound for the Reds.The Twins, it turned out, were plenty interested in Lewis. To the shock of the infielder and his family, they...