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2012 Score Search

chicago.cbslocal.com — 670 The Score, Chicagoâs #1 Sports Radio Station, is looking for the next great Chicago Host! Do you think that you have what it takes to win the Buffalo Wild Wings Score Search? If so, [...]
For everyone who has told me "I could do your job," here's your chance to prove it: http://t.co/uniWT6Dh (Warning: I'm a finals judge).

Hoge: Thoughts And Observations From Bears OTAs

chicago.cbslocal.com — By Adam Hoge- HALAS HALL (CBS) - Here are some thoughts and observations straight from my notebook as the Bears participated in OTAs Wednesday in Lake Forest: You can't make firm conclusions when players are running around in just shorts and helmets with no pads, but the Jay Cutler-Brandon Marshall connection appeared to be as advertised Wednesday.
For you true #Bears geeks out there, here are my OTA thoughts straight from the notebook after practice: http://t.co/TSTdzK6R

Bears Sign DT Nate Collins

chicago.cbslocal.com — (CBS) The Bears announced Wednesday they have signed DT Nate Collins to one-year deal. Collins played in 12 games for Jaguars during the 2011 season. A product of the University of Virginia, Collins signed with the Giants in 2010 as an undrafted free agent.

Bears OTA Notebook: Cutler Calls New Offense ‘A Breath Of Fresh Air’

chicago.cbslocal.com — By Adam Hoge- HALAS HALL (CBS) - At one point during Wednesday's OTA, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler went over to new quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates after an unsuccessful play and voiced his displeasure with something. Bates shook his head in agreement and wrote something down in his notebook.
Cutler is one happy QB. Plus, did Brandon Marshall really say Hester will be All-Pro at WR? #Bears OTA Notebook: http://t.co/dn6YdDjY

Johnny Knox Not Sure He’ll Play In 2012

chicago.cbslocal.com — A noticeably thinner Johnny Knox was on the field at Wednesday's OTA, but he wasn't doing much more than retrieving balls and aiding the execution of practice. Chicago News, Sports, Weather, Traffic, and the Best of Chicago - CBS 2 TV | WBBM Newsradio 780 | 670 The Score
The latest on #Bears WR Johnny Knox, who is unsure if he'll play in 2012. Story: http://t.co/7etCJoMa

Compete In The 2012 Score Search

chicago.cbslocal.com — 670 The Score will be holding open auditions looking for Chicagoâs best undiscovered talent to take on the role of on-air host for the station. Chicago News, Sports, Weather, Traffic, and the Best of Chicago - CBS 2 TV | WBBM Newsradio 780 | 670 The Score
RT @Boers_Bernstein: Ever wanted to host a talk show on 670 The Score? Here's your chance: http://t.co/c3PNi40o

Bernstein: Ricketts Tap-Dancing Around The Truth

chicago.cbslocal.com — By Dan Bernstein CBSChicago.com Senior Columnist (CBS) I'm sure he's saying some of his best friends are black. If he had an African-American on his Cubs roster, you can bet that Tom Ricketts would be carrying him along as a prop on this current, local road show, on which he's trying to convince black Chicago aldermen that he and his team have nothing whatsoever to do with the multimillion-dollar "Ricketts Plan" to smear Barack Obama with racially-tinged attack ads.
The Tom Ricketts "Apologize to Black People" tour has begun, and it's disingenuous. Column: http://t.co/X5OwL7lO #Cubs

Hoge: Door Wide Open For Orlando Hudson

chicago.cbslocal.com — By Adam Hoge- U.S. CELLULAR FIELD (CBS) - It's hard to ignore the fact that Orlando Hudson has never played a single game at third base in his major league career. But there Hudson was Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field, taking groundball after groundball at third while manager Robin Ventura and general manager Kenny Williams looked on.
The White Sox are playing down Orlando Hudson's arrival in Chicago, but the reality is that the door is wide open: http://t.co/0HZCU416

Twins Reporter: Hudson Might Be The Worst Player I’ve Ever Covered

chicago.cbslocal.com — (WSCR) While the White Sox's plan for the newly-acquired Orlando Hudson is still unknown, one Twins beat reporter shed some light on the second baseman. Jim Souhan of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, who covered Hudson for one season in Minnesota, called Hudson ' one of the worst players I've ever covered.'

Paterno’s Wife To Receive $13.4 Million State Pension

chicago.cbslocal.com — Paterno's family said Tuesday through a spokesman that Paterno's widow, Sue, would receive an initial payment of $10.1 million by the end of May, with the rest to be paid out over the next two years.

1 Dead, 10 Hospitalized In Arlington Heights Explosion

chicago.cbslocal.com — ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (CBS) - Ambulances were called to the scene Tuesday morning after an explosion involving a piece of machinery at a business in Arlington Heights. CBS 2's Kris Habermehl reports the explosion happened at the Arens Controls Company plant, at 3602 N. Kennicott Ave.

Foreign Journalists Praise Chicago, Say They’ll Be Back

chicago.cbslocal.com — While few foreign journalists had time to enjoy, Chicago during the NATO Summit just ended, several of them praised the city and say they will return on their own time.
Foreign Journalists Praise Chicago, Say They’ll Be Back « CBS Chicago#.T7vVq-hgVbo.twitter http://t.co/rcygiWrO via @CBSChicago

Chicago Teachers To Rally Over Contract Snag

chicago.cbslocal.com — CHICAGO (CBS) - Upset with contract talks, the Chicago Teachers Union says it's planning a big rally to show unity. CTU Vice President Jesse Sharkey says thousands of teachers will rally at the Auditorium Theater, but the event will not include a strike vote.

Chicago’s ‘Polka King’ Eddie Blazonczyk Dies At 70

chicago.cbslocal.com — BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (CBS) - Eddie Blazonczyk, the man known as Chicago's polka king, has died at the age of 70. A news release says Blazonczyk died Monday. He was born in Chicago to Polish immigrant parents, and in 1986, his album, "Another Polka Celebration," won a Grammy award.

Finding Your Inner Roller Derby Girl At Derby Lite

chicago.cbslocal.com — On a Saturday morning inside a South Side Chicago gym, 8 women suit up with helmets, skates, and protective pads. But they won't be giving elbows or checking their opponents at Derby Lite.
Finding Your Inner Roller Derby Girl At Derby Lite « CBS Chicago http://t.co/PJO8djIH via @CBSChicago

Hoge’s White Sox Mailbag: How Much Will Hudson Play?

chicago.cbslocal.com — Another week of White Sox baseball and another week of questions at third base. Here is this week's mailbag, written as NATO protesters surround the building. Chicago News, Sports, Weather, Traffic, and the Best of Chicago - CBS 2 TV | WBBM Newsradio 780 | 670 The Score
#WhiteSox mailbaggery: Orlando Hudson, Dan Johnson, Paul Konerko and possible All-Star candidates: http://t.co/GovJJx67
You might be surprised how many All-Star candidates the #WhiteSox have. Plus, a look at Orlando Hudson. Mailbag: http://t.co/GovOh7fh

Finding Your Inner Roller Derby Girl At Derby Lite

chicago.cbslocal.com — On a Saturday morning inside a South Side Chicago gym, 8 women suit up with helmets, skates, and protective pads. But they won't be giving elbows or checking their opponents at Derby Lite.
Loving my derby girls! Finding Your Inner Roller Derby Girl At Derby Lite « CBS Chicago http://t.co/sJqoeRuj via @CBSChicago

Chicago Remembers Studs Terkel On His 100th Birthday

chicago.cbslocal.com — CHICAGO (CBS) - Chicago is remembering Studs Terkel Wednesday, on what would have been his 100th birthday. Terkel died at the age of 96 on Oct. 31, 2008. While he was actually a native of New York City, he became a Chicago legend as an author, broadcaster, oral historian and political activist.