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BSU gets supplemental funding from SA Senate

By Betsy Mathew | April 7, 2014

Student Association Senate passed a resolution to provide $8,925 in supplemental funding to the Black Student Union at Senate’s Sunday meeting.The BSU is an umbrella organization that supports at least 22 organizations on campus.“We focus on unity...

Key departures could bring change for the Bears in new season

By Thomas Hiley III | April 9, 2013

This upcoming season for the Bears will be somewhat different from those of recent years due to some key departures. Those departures include former head coach Lovie Smith and Bears middle linebacker Brain Urlacher. With these big time departures it is...

Urlacher’s release was good for the Bears

By Matt Hopkinson | March 26, 2013

The Chicago Bears have undergone a series of big time changes without really doing anything on a grand scale. In fact, it has been more what the Bears have not done that has made the bigger difference than what they have chosen to do thus far into the...

The Rant: Phil Emery is working football magic

By Jimmy Johnson | April 24, 2012

We’re just one day away from the NFL Draft, and I can’t wait to see who new Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery is zeroed in on with the No. 19 pick. Prior to joining the Bears this offseason, Emery was the college scouting Director for the Kansas...

The Rant: Broncos need to quit horsing around

By Matt Hopkinson | March 26, 2012

The Denver Broncos took one step forward, and two awkward clumsy steps back this off-season. The step forward was without a doubt getting rid of a half-back masquerading as a quarterback Tim Tebow. The first step backward was signing Peyton Manning. While...

The Rant: Rebuilding to be one bear of a time

By Matt Hopkinson | January 30, 2012

According to newly appointed Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery, they have a good core of players.This is not the case, however. You have a good, but not great, running back in Matt Forte and made more apparent each time Caleb Hanie was out there,...

It’s time to pay Forte, Jerry Angelo

By Jimmy Johnson | October 24, 2011

As a college student, I can't say that I balance my budget very well.Often, I throw cash at things I don't need, so I don't tell other people how to spend their money.But then there's Jerry Angelo, the Chicago Bears' general manager. Good ol' Jerbear...

Sycamore Regale Center hosts ‘Totally Awesome 80’s Night’ benefit party

By Kelly Bauer | September 29, 2011

It's not often that you can walk down the street and watch a big-haired woman in parachute pants break out her best moon walk. If you stop by the Regale Center, 124 S. California St. in Sycamore, today, that might be all you see. As part of a cooperative...

Will the Eagles fly to victory? How about, no

By Matt Hopkinson | September 15, 2011

Will the Philadelphia Eagles soar above competition? No one can deny their talent, but one has to question their fragility. The aspect in question is the ability for the big play makers to stay healthy. Obviously, this is important for every team. The...

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2011 file photo, Atlanta Falcons
quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets tackled by Chicago Bears defenders
Julius Peppers (90) and Henry Melton (69) just as he released the
ball during an NFL football game in Chicago. The Bears won 30-12.
The Bears couldn't have asked for much more from their defense
after a convincing victory in their season-opener. (AP
Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Will Bears make you happy or let you down?

By Jimmy Johnson | September 12, 2011

One game into theNFL season and fans are already jumping for joy about the <a href="http://www.chicagobears.com/index.html" target="_blank">ChicagoBears.The Bears werenearly perfect in three phases against the <a href="http://www.atlantafalcons.com/"...

Lance Briggs wants to ride the money train

By Jimmy Johnson | September 7, 2011

Is anyone drawing a feeling of déjà vu with Lance Briggs' recent contract demands?After seeing fellow NFL linebackers rewarded with contract extensions, the Chicago Bears three-time All-Pro wants some loving of his own.But if we turned back time (forgive...

Roy Williams is stuck in a dream, within a dream…within a dream

By Jimmy Johnson | August 23, 2011

Does Roy Williams have a never-ending case of being atrocious at football?The Chicago Bears' offseason addition has looked sluggish and careless through the first two preseason games.I'm not one to harp on players throughout the course of the exhibition...