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40 displaced in apartment complex fire in Lake View: policeSun-Times Wireon November 1, 2020 at 11:14 am

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40 people were displaced, Oct. 31, 2020, due to a fire at an apartment complex Sunday. | Adobe Stock Photo

The fire was report about 4 a.m. at an apartment complex in the 800 block of West Bradley Avenue.

An early morning fire at an apartment complex in Lake View has displaced at least 40 people.

The fire was reported about 4 a.m. Sunday at an apartment complex in the 800 block of West Bradley Avenue, according to preliminary information from Chicago police.

Forty people were displaced, and no injuries were reported, police said.

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Chicago Bears: Could injuries be a blessing in disguise?on November 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm

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Could the Chicago Bears benefit from injuries to the offensive line?

The Chicago Bears head into their matchup this afternoon with the New Orleans Saints as a pretty banged-up unit. They did, however, get some good news as it appears Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack, Eddie Jackson, and Cordarrelle Patterson will all play despite being nicked up.

However, one area where they did not get good news is on the offensive line. Cody Whitehair, whose injury was not believed to be serious or long term, will nevertheless keep him out of this week’s game.

That is a scary proposition, especially considering how bad the offensive line has performed up to this point. They are already without starting guard James Daniels who was lost for the season and are starting converted defensive lineman Rashaad Coward in his place.

Now, undrafted free agent Sam Mustipher, the former University of Notre Dame product will take over at center. It may say something about the poor state of the offensive line that Bears fans are clamoring to see un undrafted free agent on the line, but it certainly says a lot about how bad of a job Ryan Pace has done addressing the position.

In any event, is it possible this move may be good for the Bears in the long run? Let’s say Mustipher plays well today at the center position and proves he is more than capable in that role. While it may be a longshot, if he’s able to do so, it could give the coaching staff confidence to leave him in the spot once Whitehair returns. This would allow them to return Whitehair to his more natural position of guard and would enable them to put Coward back in a reserve role.

Moreover, next season when Daniels is healthy, they will have a solid interior line of Mustipher, Daniels, and Whitehair, which will be essential as upgrades on the edges at both tackle positions will be a must.

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So Bears fans will be watching closely today to see if maybe the Bears could “luck into” an improved offensive line. If Mustipher can hold up, it might be the best thing for the Bears in the future.

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Watch in Chicago this morning IL 3rd CD Cand Mike Fricilone (R-Homer Glen) discuss 3rd CD issues and values: Cable/Web. Does Mike’s opponent support the radical views of Bernie Sanders & AOC?Jeff Berkowitzon November 1, 2020 at 11:42 am

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Watch in Chicago this morning IL 3rd CD Cand Mike Fricilone (R-Homer Glen) discuss 3rd CD issues and values: Cable/Web. Does Mike’s opponent support the radical views of Bernie Sanders & AOC?Jeff Berkowitzon November 1, 2020 at 11:42 am Read More »

Chicago Bears: How Nagy, Foles can shock Brees and the Saintson November 1, 2020 at 11:00 am

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The Chicago Bears face a daunting task in Week 7, but Matt Nagy could come out with a surprising victory.

Let’s get straight to the details. The Chicago Bears are 5-2. That’s all we’ve heard this week from head coach Matt Nagy and his team. Monday night, they were embarrassed by the Los Angeles Rams on national television.

But, their record still stands at an impressive 5-2. Regardless of how those wins have come or what the in-depth analysis shows, a win is a win. That’s how Nagy and the team are trying to look at it.

Despite the record, Chicago has plenty of issues. The offensive line is banged up, and wasn’t playing all too well before they lost a second starter last week. Having to go the rest of the season without guard James Daniels, the team will now play Sunday without starting center Cody Whitehair. David Montgomery has had zero running room and Nick Foles has had almost no time to get the ball out.

Still, they are 5-2. They also face a New Orleans Saints team missing a plethora of players, particularly on offense. Drew Brees will be missing his best offensive pass-catcher in Michael Thomas, along with fellow wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Marquez Callaway.

At this stage, and especially in such a different, ever-changing season, the Bears will take every advantage they can get. They are a team that will undoubtedly be criticized no matter how they win games, so they may as well embrace the advantages.

Other than seeing a less-than-healthy Saints receiving corps, the Bears can make things easier on themselves by doing three things if they are to take out New Orleans on Sunday — and it starts at the top.

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