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Da Coach Shops at Da Mag Mile Verizon Store

Here's a reminder that even Mike Ditka needs help occasionally.

Mike Ditka, Al's Beef Selling 'Monster Sausage' for Hot Dog Month

Spicy Jumbo Ditka Dogs will be served at Al's Italian Beef for National Hot Dog Month.

'85 Bears Band Bringing Revamped 'Super Bowl Shuffle' to Taste of Chicago

Dan Hampton, Otis Wilson and Steve McMichael star in The Chicago 6 band set to play Taste of Chicago.

Mike Ditka Da New Face of Al's Italian Beef

The Coach, who's the new spokesman for the Italian beef chain, said he liked his beef hot and dipped.

Ditka 'Represents Some of the Great Things About Football,' Goodell Says

The NFL commissioner spoke about Ditka on the day the Bears were to retire his number.

VIDEO: 'Da Coach' Impersonator Wins Look-Alike Contest at Double Door

Former Bears linebacker Otis Wilson and offensive lineman James "Big Cat" Williams were among the judges.

Mike Ditka Look-Alike Contest to be Held at Double Door

The Dec. 8 charity event will be judged by former Bears Otis Wilson and James "Big Cat" Williams.

Jon Stewart Calls Pizza Truce: Says Chicago Deep Dish is 'Tasty'

Stewart mentioned Mike Ditka's rear end while talking about the stuff, but in the end declared it tasty.

Ditka: I Should Have Run Against Obama for Senate, Stopped His Presidency

Appearing in North Dakota, Da Coach said his ''biggest mistake'' was not running in the 2004 Senate race.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.