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posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 8:59 am

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Windy and wet up here in Chicagoland…

Comment by Levois J Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:05 am
Well, it’s still dry inside here. And I think the patio furniture didn’t blow away.

Comment by Keyrock Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:05 am
How ’bout dem Arlington Heights Bears?

Comment by Asteroid of Caution Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:06 am
I’m now in favor of labor shortages for all pro sports except the NBA.

Comment by TJ Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:07 am
Bear down, Chicago Bears
Make every play clear the way to misery
Bear down, Chicago Bears
Show no fight with delight embarrassingly
We’ll never forget the way you thrill opponents
With your bonehead moments
Bear down, Chicago Bears
And let ‘em know why you’re playing like clowns
There’s no pride or joy ya only annoy
Chicago Bears, bear down

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:07 am
I’m not a football fan so I usually don’t talk about it. But my goodness, the Bears stink this year.

Comment by Cheryl44 Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:14 am
Well on a positive note, the Bulls look like they’ve finally put together a team that can compete. Although two out of three games against the Pistons can help anyone’s record.

Comment by Pundent Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:19 am
If Nagy is still employed by Wednesday it will be further proof ownership thinks Bear’s fans are nothing but gullible ATMs.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:23 am
If only the Bears were inspired by the Illini Miracle in Happy Valley Saturday.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:29 am
Mr/Ms OW already fired up. My best impression of yesterday is it might be time to start talk of another NFL franchise in Chicago. If NYC and LA can handle…why Chicago?

Comment by Annonin' Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:29 am
Kind of felt like the awful Bears and Blackhawks performances on Sunday were inevitable after getting that glorious Illini upset on Saturday.

Comment by hisgirlfriday Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:40 am
The Blackhawks are playing down to the 2003-2004 season.

Comment by oifredleg Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:42 am
- Annonin’ -

As a usual opponent of a second franchise, after these few weeks, maybe some competition in the 3rd largest media market might make the Bears franchise less apathetic? Couldn’t hurt.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:43 am
It would appear that yet another quarterback has assumed an ownership interest in the Chicago Bears. That ownership group is getting pretty big.

Comment by Captain Obvious Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:43 am
OW, classic. singing it out loud for my husband. thank you.

Comment by Amalia Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:46 am
Cheryl44. If all postings could be so succinct

Comment by Sayitaintso Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:51 am
Buying my popcorn for Nov. 5th court case DeVore has filed. Our parents from in the are getting fired up. They act like they’ve already won.

Comment by Highland, IL Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 9:52 am
- Amalia -

I was “trying to capture the spirit of the thing”. Thanks.

The Bulls are super exciting to watch, how they will fare in a long season, who knows, but they are going to give everyone something to watch this winter.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 10:02 am
“OW, classic. singing it out loud for my husband. thank you.”

Same, but to MrsJM.

– MrJM

Comment by MisterJayEm Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 10:06 am
The Bears and Hawks need major shake-ups, but with the Bears it starts with ownership, and they ain’t going anywhere.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 10:10 am
I wonder if the percentage of mask wearers in Soldier Field on Halloween will significantly increase. Not just people thinking that maybe the mask mandate isn’t a bad idea. Or Halloween in general. More like the masks of the paper sack with cutouts variety.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 10:18 am
The Bears loss stings even more when you remember that last year the Bears beat the Bucs. wow.

Comment by Amalia Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 10:44 am
John Wayne from “The Longest Day” –”Wind and rain, wind and rain”. Still rainy/windy in South suburb of Chicago this minute.
OW for the super-win with his Bears ditty.
All I can add is: “The Bears are who we thought they were”
#FireNagy, #FirePace.

Comment by thisjustinagain Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 10:48 am
“ownership thinks Bear’s fans are nothing but gullible ATMs.”

Which owners? The McCaskeys or Aaron Rodgers?

Comment by Electric Mayhem Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 10:56 am
Rich, I am sorry to hear about your Uncle Denny.

Comment by thechampaignlife Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 11:24 am
===Buying my popcorn for Nov. 5th court case DeVore has filed===

Make sure to buy it from your local scout troop.

Comment by thechampaignlife Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 11:25 am
Sorry to hear of your Uncle’s death…one of a dying breed…for sure.

Comment by Dotnonymous Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 12:20 pm
thanks for the reminder, thechampaignlife. Rich, so very sorry for your loss of your Uncle Denny. great post from you about him. peace.

Comment by Amalia Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 12:47 pm
“The Blackhawks are playing down to the 2003-2004 season.”

Even better. They now hold the record for most minutes without a lead to start a season. For 365 minutes played thus far, they have been tied or were behind. So, there’s that.

Comment by Proud Sucker Monday, Oct 25, 21 @ 3:40 pm