The [Monday] Papers

I know there's a lot of big Bears news today, but I've got other things on my mind.

1. Police: Banging Of Metal Pot Mistaken For Gunfire At Chicago Ridge Mall.

"Multiple police departments responded to help evacuate and search the mall."

Chicago Ridge, You Are Today's Worst Mall in Illinois.

2. Starlin Castro Cleared In Another Shooting.

Now two shootings above replacement.

3. Walker's Kenosha Casino Decision A Mystery.

Which segues nicely into . . .

4. The Beachwood Radio Sports Hour #31: Sweet Action! A Special Report On Gambling.

With our man on campus Mike Luce and our man on the rail Tom Chambers.

And . . .

5. The Beachwood Radio Hour #37: The Rahm Referendum.

A smart take on the state of the mayor's race with Ethan Michaeli. Plus: The year's most emblematic Chicago news story.

6. Greater Chicago Food Depository: Thank You.

More than 812,000 served.

7. Al Piemonte's Greatest Hits.

The relatively low-key pitchman took pride in selling cars with dings and bangs.

8. Local Book Notes: Chicago's Original Master Of Comic Art.

Plus: Jennifer Lawrence and Phil Jackson.

9. The Weekend In Chicago Rock.

Featuring: Rich Gang, Lisa Lisa, Hushdrops, Poi Dog Pondering, Wolfgang Gartner, Flosstradamus, and Bingo Players.

10. U Of C Prof: You're More Likely To Die On Your Birthday.

Probably by engaging in risky, celebratory or depression-driven behavior.

11. Religion And Guns In Chicago.

Eh.

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* Christmas Eve News Dump: NSA Acknowledges Improper Surveillance Of Americans.

* In Book Excerpt, Ex-SNL Writer Takes Aim At Proud NYC Parents.

* Police Chief's Perfect Response: Respect Protesters, Keep An Open Mind.

* Obama's Lists: A Dubious History Of Targeted Killings In Afghanistan.

* One Month After JFK's Assassination, Truman Called For Abolishing The CIA.

* The Wedding That Became A Funeral: U.S. Still Silent One Year On From Deadly Yemen Drone Strike.

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TweetWood

Marc Trestman says he won't know if he's been fired until he looks at the tape. #Bears

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) December 29, 2014

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Trestman on getting fired: "It starts with me." #Bears

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) December 29, 2014

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Trestman perplexed at getting fired because he had a great week of practice. #Bears

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) December 29, 2014

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Phil Emery fired despite his own research showing he's an elite GM. #Bears

— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) December 29, 2014

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