Ditka surprised to read that he’ll be at GOP convention with Trump

A report late Tuesday that Donald Trump is lining up Mike Ditka to make a star appearance at the Republican National Convention came as no surprise to anybody - except Da Coach himself. While Ditka, 76, has made no secret of his support for presumptive GOP presidential nominee, and Trump has in the past publicly returned the love, the Chicago Bears legend told the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday morning: "No one's ever talked to me about it.

Group suing to stop Lucas museum outlines settlement options

A group suing to block construction of "Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas' museum on Chicago's lakefront is willing to negotiate a settlement to allow the project to proceed, but only under several conditions. Friends of the Parks released a memo outlining stipulations under which it would settle its lawsuit, including a legally-binding promise from the city to protect the lakefront from development for the next century.

City Hall Announces Proposed Rules For Plaza Outside Wrigley Field

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Barack Obama to host Broncos at White House

President Barack Obama plans to welcome the Denver Broncos to the White House this Monday afternoon to celebrate the team's 24-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Several members of Colorado's congressional delegation are expected to join the team at the East Room ceremony, including Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner. The Broncos visit is the latest in a decades-long tradition of champions getting the presidential treatment.

Senate GOP Leader Expects Short-Term Budget Deal By End Of The Month

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Patriots join Brady’s side in “Deflategate”

The New England Patriots joined the latest "Deflategate" appeal to support Tom Brady on Wednesday, taking sides with their star quarterback in court for the first time in his fight against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. In an eight-page friend-of-the-court brief filed with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Patriots said they "stand to lose their All-Pro quarterback for 25 percent of the upcoming regular season based on a severely flawed process."

Patriots join ‘Deflategate’ fight in court for the 1st time

The New England Patriots joined the latest "Deflategate" appeal to support Tom Brady on Wednesday, taking sides with their star quarterback in court for the first time in his fight against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. In an eight-page friend of the court brief filed with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals , the Patriots said they "stand to lose their All-Pro quarterback for 25 percent of the upcoming regular season based on a severely flawed process."

Report: NFL sought to influence study on brain injuries

In this June 10, 2013 file photo, Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. speaks in Trenton, N.J. Pallone has found that National Football League officials improperly sought to influence a government study on the link between football and brain disease. Pallone's report says the league tried to strong-arm the National Institutes of Health into taking the project away from a researcher that the NFL feared was biased.

Congressman: NFL tried to tamper with concussion research

National Football League officials improperly sought to influence a government study on the link between football and brain disease, according to a senior House Democrat in a report issued Monday. New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone says the league tried to strong-arm the National Institutes of Health into taking the project from a researcher who the NFL feared was biased.

Still plenty of air in ‘Deflategate’ court case

In this Feb. 5, 2012, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after passing to Danny Woodhead for a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, in Indianapolis. Brady will appeal his four-game suspension by the NFL, seeking a second hearing before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court.

Air Force investigating low-altitude military flight over Charlotte

Air Force and FAA officials are looking into a low-altitude flight by four military jets over Charloote, N.C.'s Bank of America Stadium Monday morning that startled residents and office workers. The pilots of the A-10 "Warthogs" were participating in routine navigation training from Charlotte to Moody Air Force Base near Valdosta, Ga., the base said in a statement Monday.