The Chicago Bears can't be certain of a time when they'll have Justin Fields back at quarterback because his injury is more than a mere case of bruised ribs.
Weeks before the official start of the winter season, Great Lakes surface temperatures are still trending above average, following summer and fall evenings that didn’t cool down — a feature of climate change in Illinois.
The Chicago Tribune reported that North Pond in Lincoln Park is drying up due to eroding banks and algae bloom. Work to restore it is expected to cost $7.3 million, and a nonprofit organization raised money to dredge the pond.