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Sunday Comic: Urlacher Feels Cold Slap in Face from Bears

The star linebacker claims he got a raw deal as his career in Chicago ends.

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Jason

10:48 am on Tuesday, March 26, 2013

How about we lighten up on Jenny Mcarthy? She's a mother and has chosen Geneva to raise her son. As far as I know, she's not bothering anyone yet every time there is a mention of her in this rag people use the comment section to call her vile names and suggest every rotten thing in the world about her. Give her a break.   more ›

Severe Weather Prompts Cancellation of 'Mongo' McMichael Fundraiser

Mike Ditka and other Chicago-area celebrities were to appear at a March 5 benefit in Chicago.

A winter storm that could dump 10 or more inches of snow on Romeoville and the Chicago area prompted organizers to postpone a fundraiser for mayoral candidate Steve "Mongo" McMichael. The event, originally set for March 5 at the Old Town Pour House in Chicago, will be rescheduled for Friday, March 15, at a location that's still to be determined, according to a press release issued Monday by the McMichael campaign. "In light of the National Weather Service's advisory concerning tomorrow's impending severe winter storm that will make travel dangerous, Steve McMichael huddled with his campaign committee and generous hosts and determined that tomorrow night's event should be rescheduled," the press release said. "Steve does not want anyone to …

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Concerned

10:00 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Not a lot of choices, Shep? Hmmm... I don't know about that. You mean "Mongo McMichael's" isn't a good choice?? I would think that he would be proud to bring Ditka and all his other "supporters" out to Romeoville to see the business that he put his own name on. Just goes to show what a joke he and his whole "campaign are".   more ›

Ditka to Host McMichael Fundraiser

The $100-per-person event will be held in Chicago March 5 and will include several of the Romeoville mayoral candidate's former Chicago Bears teammates.

Editor's note: The event was postponed due to inclement weather. Read: Severe Weather Prompts Cancellation of 'Mongo' McMichael Fundraiser "Da Coach" will stump for a Romeoville mayoral candidate next month. According to a campaign release from Steve "Mongo" McMichael, the candidate's former coach Mike Ditka will endorse him at a March 5 fundraiser in Chicago. McMichael is running against incumbent John Noak in the April 9 election. The $100-per person benefit will also feature appearances by some of McMichael's teammates from the Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl championship team, including Dan Hampton, Gary Fencik and Matt Suhey. "Several well-known Chicagoans, political figures and surprise guests will be in attendance," McMichael's press …

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Football Player Coached By Mongo McMichael Suing Homer Glen's Megaplex

Arena football coach and Romeoville mayoral hopeful Steve "Mongo" McMichael recalled how his former player "blew his knee out" during a preseason practice.

An arena football player claiming he suffered an injury while practicing at Megaplex in Homer Glen is suing the fitness facility for allegedly failing to keep its artificial turf affixed to the floor. Lawrence Goffer was practicing with the Chicago Slaughter in February 2011 when the "turf below his foot gave way" and he got hurt, according to the lawsuit filed at the Will County Courthouse. Goffer, a defensive back and wide receiver, was planting his foot when the turf came loose, the lawsuit said. Slaughter coach—and Romeoville mayoral hopeful—Steve "Mongo" McMichael remembered the day of Goffer's injury. "He blew out his knee out and we lost him for the season," said McMichael, a two-time All-Pro and starter on the 1985 Super Bowl …

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Poll: Was Lovie Smith Firing the Right Move?

The Chicago Bears gave the coach the boot today. Do you agree with the decision? Take the poll below and tell us your thoughts.

We've just got to ask: Did the Bears do the right thing firing Lovie Smith? Take our poll and leave your opinion in the comment box, if you're so inclined. (For more background, click here to read about the firing.)

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Predict the Score: Chicago vs. Arizona

The Bears are in must-win mode this week at Arizona. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!

The Bears need to win their final two games of the season and get help from other teams losing just to make the playoffs. Who thought we'd be saying that after a 7-1 start?  Fortunately, Chicago travels to Arizona this weekend. The Cardinals started 4-0 before dropping nine straight and finally winning again last week to go 5-9. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Carmen Barragan, who won last week's prize with a prediction of 17-14 in favor of the Packers. The actual score was 21-13. • If you’re a Patch…

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Add the Punchline to Our Doctor and Bear Cartoon

If you've got wit, add your caption to Patch's weekly comic challenge and win a personalized print.

Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Richard Sakowski, who provided the winning punchline to Little Red Wagon cartoon: Pardon me. Do you have any grey poupon?

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Predict the Score: Chicago vs. San Francisco

The Bears continue a daunting schedule with a Monday nighter at San Francisco. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch tote bag!

Both the Bears' and the 49ers' quarterbacks left their games last week with concussions, making this game extra difficult to predict. The Bears are 7-2 and the 49ers are right behind them at 6-2-1, coming off the first tie game since 2008. Now they battle on Monday Night Football,  Patch is getting in on the action. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch tote bag. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to TODD GILSTRAP, who predicted the Texans would beat the Bears 14-10 last week (the actual score was 13-6). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on …

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Predict the Score: Chicago vs. Houston

The Bears begin a daunting schedule with a Sunday nighter against Houston. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch tote bag!

At 7-1, the Bears have one of the best records in the league. But their schedule is about to get a lot tougher, and that begins this week with a visit from 7-1 Houston for a nationally televised Sunday night game. Patch is getting in on the action. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch tote bag. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Christ Bancroft, who predicted the Bears would beat the Titans 37-27 last week (the actual score was 51-20). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think the …

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Predict the Score: Chicago vs. Tennessee

The Bears look to finish the first half of the season 7-1 when they take on the Titans. Can you guess the score? Closest prediction to the outcome wins a Patch T-shirt!

The Bears have a tough schedule ahead, so getting a win this week would be a big step toward the playoffs. Jay Cutler heads back to his college stomping grounds in Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans. Patch is getting in on the action. Predict the score prior to Sunday's Bears game. The reader who correctly guesses the score, or comes closest to guessing the score, will get a Patch T-shirt cap. At the end of the season, we'll have a random drawing among the weekly winners for a larger prize. Congratulations to Ed Arter of Plainfield, who predicted the Bears would beat the Panthers 27-13 last week (the actual score was 23-22). • If you’re a Patch reader, simply comment on the bottom of this article with your name and what you think …

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