IL Gov. JB Pritzker is finding new ways to ridicule President Trump. The latest? Comedy bits. My story for @Axios:

In honor of Virginia McCaskey and the Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans... Today's @Axios quiz: How well do you really know the 1985 Bears? Warning: It's a tough one.

Virginia McCaskey could have sold the #Bears after her dad George Halas passed away in 1983. Instead, she kept it in the family. The team is valued at over $6 billion in 2025. My story on her passing for @axios:

#TrumpAdministration sues Illinois, Chicago and Cook County over immigration policies. Pritzker's office response: "Unlike Donald Trump, Illinois follows the law." Our (@monicaeng) story for @Axios:

Bob Sirott (@BobSirott) isn't hanging up his headphones anytime soon. The #Chicago vet just got extended at @WGNRadio. My story for @axios:

Rough start to 2025 for #Chicago restaurants and businesses. Headlined by the #HardRockCafe, other notable closings include #Vermilion #Aruns #UnderArmour #Mattsons #Segreti and more. My list for @axios:

Over the weekend, @SteveDahlShow announced he has prostate cancer. My story for @Axios:

This week's #KaufmannQuiz: The 10pm news. How well do you know the history of anchors and reporters in #Chicago? Take quiz here:

@JakeSheridan_ I'm here for the sweater.

This week's #KaufmannQuiz: Music venue history. Do you remember the long-gone clubs of Chicago's music past? Take @Axios quiz here:

In what is a first in #Chicago, a new hemp-derived THC retail store is opening INSIDE the Salt Shed. This could be a game-changer if other music venues (and sports stadiums) follow suit. It puts more pressure on the state to figure out regulations.

CPM (@Suntimes, @WBEZ) is pushing voluntary buyouts from staff as part of a new restructuring plan. This comes on the heels of several cuts last fall. My story for @axios:

Hard Rock Cafe is closing in #Chicago. The River North spot opened in 1986 and was one of the ten original locations. @cshepherd story for @Axios:

Bears reportedly hire Ben Johnson. By the numbers: Detroit scored 33.2 points per game last season while averaging 409.5 yards per game. The Bears scored 18.2 and just 283.5 yards, which was worst in the league. My story for @axios:

How well do you know #MLK history in #Chicago? Take our @axios quiz:

Jesse Jackson Jr. may not get a pardon, but the former Chicago congressman is getting a new radio gig. My story for @axios:

Big #Chicago media news: Chuck Goudie is out at @ABC7Chicago. My story for @Axios:

There's a good case to be made for the #Bears to hire Ron Rivera to be their next head coach. Here are a few reasons why (for @Axios):

@kimbojorque @axios Ha well that was my 11th question. "Which Axios reporter was born in 1995..."