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Bear Bites: Urlacher's Affection for Smith

Bear Bites: Urlacher's Affection for Smith

Welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Brian Urlacher,... Read »

May 24, 2013
Jury Sides With Trump in Chicago Condo Trial

Jury Sides With Trump in Chicago Condo Trial

A federal jury has sided with Donald Trump in the case of a woman who feels she was cheated in a deal to purchase tw... Watch »

May 23, 2013
Oklahoma Pets Rescued

Oklahoma Pets Rescued

Many animals orphaned by this week's storms in Oklahoma are bound for PAWS Chicago, where they'll be nurtured back t... Watch »

May 24, 2013
How Cockroaches Survive

How Cockroaches Survive

How sweet it isn't: Scientists find how some cockroaches resist the sugary lure of Watch »

May 24, 2013
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access

New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access

An elementary school inspires University of Wisconsin-Madison to create a new wheelchair lift. The Funicular is stil Watch »

May 24, 2013
Slimming Paunchy Pooches

Slimming Paunchy Pooches

Overweight dogs get a personal trainer guided workout on the treadmill. WYFF-TV's Mike McCormick reports. Watch »

May 24, 2013
Cicadas Surprise Reporter

Cicadas Surprise Reporter

Cicadas have emerged from the ground in North Branford, Connecticut. One family found them in their backyard... Watch »

May 24, 2013
Jurors Fail to Reach Verdict in Jodi Arias Trial

Jurors Fail to Reach Verdict in Jodi Arias Trial

Jurors in the high-profile Jodi Arias trial on Thursday failed to reach agreement over whether she should receive th... Read »

May 23, 2013
Scouts Vote to Accept Openly Gay Boys

Scouts Vote to Accept Openly Gay Boys

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders -- a... Watch »

May 24, 2013
NBCChicago.com to Livestream

NBCChicago.com to Livestream "Bike the Drive"

Coverage begins online at 5:30 a.m. and concludes at 9 a.m. Read »

May 23, 2013
Christie Co-Hosts

Christie Co-Hosts "Today" to Promote Post-Sandy NJ Shore

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has cut a ribbon to symbolically reopen the state's shore for the summer season, seve... Read »

May 24, 2013
Anthony Weiner on Campaign Trail:

Anthony Weiner on Campaign Trail: "I'm Sorry"

Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to New York City voters on Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral... Watch »

May 24, 2013
Passenger Jet Lands at Heathrow After Engine Fire

Passenger Jet Lands at Heathrow After Engine Fire

At least one runway was closed at London’s Heathrow airport Friday after a British Airways aircraft made an emergenc... Read »

May 24, 2013
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern California

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern California

A 5.7 earthquake struck in Northern California on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Read »

May 24, 2013
'Hawks vs. Wings Game 4: Three Stars

'Hawks vs. Wings Game 4: Three Stars

The Chicago Blackhawks needed their best effort of the season to win Game 4, and instead they couldn't get anything... Read »

May 23, 2013
Train Collides With Semi, Causes Major Backups

Train Collides With Semi, Causes Major Backups

The collision happened at about 6 p.m. when the southbound Canadian National train struck the tractor trailer as it... Read »

May 23, 2013
17 Kids Injured When Inflatable Slide Tips

17 Kids Injured When Inflatable Slide Tips

Six children were transported to a local hospital, but their injuries were not serious. Read »

May 23, 2013
Mother, Boyfriend Plead Not Guilty to Killing Boy

Mother, Boyfriend Plead Not Guilty to Killing Boy

Lakesha Baker, 21, and her boyfriend, Michael Scott, 21, were each charged with one count of first-degree murder in... Read »

May 23, 2013
Cruise Industry Announces Passenger Bill of Rights

Cruise Industry Announces Passenger Bill of Rights

The cruise industry said Wednesday that it's adopting a passenger bill of rights that guarantees the... Read »

May 23, 2013
Zimmerman Defense Team Releases Texts From Trayvon Martin's Phone

Zimmerman Defense Team Releases Texts From Trayvon Martin's Phone

The defense team for George Zimmerman, the man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting of... Read »

May 23, 2013
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