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Blackhawks vs. Red Wings: First Observations
advertisement The Chicago Blackhawks will have a chance to erase some bad memories when they do battle with the Detroit Red Wings in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. For those that don’t recall, it was the Wings who disposed of the Hawks in five games in the Western Conference Finals back in 2009.
Emanuel Commits to Second Term
advertisement If there was any question, there shouldn’t be. Rahm Emanuel wants a second term as mayor of Chicago.
Bill to Increase Gun Sentences Could Cost Millions
advertisement A bill designed to reduce gun violence by increasing gun-crime sentences could end up costing Illinois taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, according to an investigation by NBC Chicago and The Chicago Reporter . State Representative Mike Zalewski (D-Riverside) has proposed a bill to increase Illinois’ minimum mandatory prison sentence for gun violators from one year to three years. “We have to make sure individuals are afraid, frankly, of the law, and afraid of the consequences,” Zalewski said.
NBC Picks Up "Chicago PD" Series
Veteran actors Jon Seda and Jason Beghe are two of the stars on “Chicago PD.” advertisement It’s the Chicago Police Department’s turn to get its TV close-up. NBC announced Friday that it’s picking up a drama series called “Chicago PD” for the 2012-2013 season.
Opinion: Move Your Business To Texas, Watch It Blow Up
advertisement Mayor Emanuel Takes Jab At Rick Perry On the first day of Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s reported job-poaching trip to Illinois, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he hopes Perry “remembers all three of his reasons” for his travels here.
Blackhawks’ Bolland, Emery Out for Game 5
Getty Images Dave Bolland (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) advertisement The Chicago Blackhawks will be trying to close out the Minnesota Wild Thursday night at the United Center, but they will be doing so once again without the services of center Dave Bolland and goaltender Ray Emery. Both players have missed the first four games of this series with lower body ailments, and although both players travelled with the team to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4, neither one has seen game action just yet.
Patrick Sharp in Latest Round for NHL 14 Cover
Getty Images Patrick Sharp (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) advertisement The Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Sharp is currently in the running to be on the cover of EA Sports’ newest hockey game, NHL 14. Voting, which began last month, is initially done by picking one player from each NHL team, along with two wild card entrants.
Bostic Becomes Fifth Bears Draft Pick to Sign
Getty Images (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Jonathan Bostic, a linebacker from Florida, was picked to help the Bears in the post Brian Urlacher era. advertisement If there’s anything we have learned about Bears general manager Phil Emery in his 15 months with the Bears, it’s that he works quickly.
Inside Chicago Food Truck Week
The NBC 5 News Today team hangs out at the new Giordano’s Pizza Food Truck. advertisement The NBC 5 News Today team has been taking an inside look at Chicago’s burgeoning food truck scene, highlighting some of best trucks the city has to offer.
Bear Bites: Will Urlacher Play This Season?
Getty Images DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 30: Brian Urlacher #54 of the Chicago Bears watches the action. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) advertisement Good morning and welcome to Bear Bites, your morning rundown of Chicago Bears news. Read on for the latest on Brian Urlacher’s future and all about rookie mini-camp.