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NC Bear Jerky Outbreak Highlights Safe Wild-Game Cooking
health10 days ago

NC Bear Jerky Outbreak Highlights Safe Wild-Game Cooking

North Carolina public-health officials traced a 2024 outbreak of Trichinella spiralis to undercooked jerky made from a wild bear, sickening three people (one of whom was hospitalized with severe symptoms) who all recovered after treatment. The case underscores the importance of cooking game meat to at least 165°F (74°C) and following safe handling to prevent cross-contamination, while researchers note potential shifts in Trichinella patterns among wildlife.

Breer’s Mailbag: Curb Flopping, Grass Costs, and the Bears’ Stadium Quest
sports15 days ago

Breer’s Mailbag: Curb Flopping, Grass Costs, and the Bears’ Stadium Quest

Albert Breer answers reader questions in his summer NFL mailbag, arguing for penalties or sky-judge tech to curb flopping, explaining why NFL grass fields aren’t coming soon due to cost, and offering updates on Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr., Brendan Sorsby, Brandon Aiyuk, Sam Darnold, Bears stadium progress, draft-day trades, and preseason scheduling (with a nod to his video mailbag).

Bears push consolidated Illinois stadium bill as talks continue
sports16 days ago

Bears push consolidated Illinois stadium bill as talks continue

The Chicago Bears are advancing an Illinois stadium plan by drafting a single, written bill that combines provisions from multiple earlier proposals. Governor J.B. Pritzker indicates advisors are helping with the drafting and suggests a special session could occur if a concrete bill is ready, while Indiana’s ongoing effort is viewed as leverage to secure a deal in Illinois.

Bears' Hammond Stadium Plan Faces Tight Build Space Question
sports28 days ago

Bears' Hammond Stadium Plan Faces Tight Build Space Question

Environmental and permitting records suggest the Bears’ Hammond stadium sites may offer less buildable space than initially thought due to a US Army Corps 50-year easement on two lake basins that could shrink the footprint to the Lost Marsh golf course; officials say there is still room for a stadium and the team is considering sites along Wolf Lake, but no final plans or IDEM permit applications have been filed yet.

Bears eye Hammond move, signaling a seismic shift in Packers rivalry
sports1 month ago

Bears eye Hammond move, signaling a seismic shift in Packers rivalry

Bears board of directors voted to advance relocation efforts to Hammond, Indiana, raising the possibility of rebranding the historic Packers–Bears rivalry as “Green Bay Packers and the Hammond Bears” and transforming the rivalry’s geography and legacy; the move would alter where and how the NFL’s oldest rivalry is played, with longstanding series context (Packers lead 109-98-6 in 213 meetings) fueling emotional debates about Soldier Field’s future and the rivalry’s identity.

Bears’ Indiana leverage tests Illinois in stadium standoff
sports1 month ago

Bears’ Indiana leverage tests Illinois in stadium standoff

The Chicago Bears are signaling a potential Hammond, Indiana stadium as leverage against Illinois to secure a better deal for a Chicago-area project, with ongoing talks in both states. Analysts question whether Indiana is real leverage or a bluff intended to gain negotiation advantage, while the team weighs its regional options and long-term leverage in moving pieces like Arlington Heights into play.

Hammond bets Bears pick Indiana by month-end
sports1 month ago

Hammond bets Bears pick Indiana by month-end

Hammond, Ind., Mayor Thomas McDermott says the Chicago Bears will decide by the end of June on relocating to Indiana, after Illinois failed to pass financing for a new Arlington Heights stadium. Hammond argues it has a superior offer and fan experience, with Arlington Heights and possibly Soldier Field as backups as the Bears plan to decide within about 30 days.

Illinois Leaders Double Down as Bears Stadium Talks Stall
politics1 month ago

Illinois Leaders Double Down as Bears Stadium Talks Stall

Illinois lawmakers adjourned without a Bears stadium incentives bill; Gov. Pritzker and legislative leaders defended their process and said they won’t commit billions in public subsidies, noting a late, novel amendment derailed the vote. With Indiana offering subsidies, Springfield plans to revisit the issue in summer, focusing on local stadium authorities and infrastructure rather than state funds.

Bear attack injures four in Japan as attacks surge nationwide
world1 month ago

Bear attack injures four in Japan as attacks surge nationwide

A black bear injured four people in Fukushima's Sasakino district, the latest in a surge of bear attacks across Japan that left 13 people killed in 2025; the bear remained at the site as authorities monitored the area, nearby schools were closed, and the government expanded bear-control efforts and public-awareness campaigns to curb growing encounters.