Here are some of the biggest stories from the day in Chicago sports:
Thursday on CSN: Bulls continue preseason slate against Pacers
Why the Cubs and Kris Bryant feel ready to face Giant pitching
Bears staying 'next man up' course but these injuries are getting ridiculous
Bulls: Nikola Mirotic will start vs. Pacers, try to rebound from shaky start
Prospects giving Blackhawks plenty to think about
Bears place Kevin White on IR with fractured fibula
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