Chicago Bears Rome Odunze needs to be better, but the drop narrative is unfair

Another Sunday and another “drop” by Rome Odunze, or so fans say. A closer look at the Bears' third-year receiver here:
Rome Sentinel

State trooper involved in vehicle collision in Rome

Authorities said Trooper Jordan M. Rios, 28, was southbound on Bedford in a marked patrol vehicle and was responding to a call shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Authorities said Rios' patrol vehicle collided in the intersection at Chestnut Street with a westbound vehicle driven by Lydia E.

Rome Odunze catches three of his nine targets

Bears WR Rome Odunze caught three passes for 40 yards against GB
Smithsonian Magazine

Researchers Have Analyzed the Roman Empire’s 190,000-Mile Network of Roads. Turns Out, Not All of Them Led to Rome

For a new study, archaeologists attempted to answer age-old questions about Rome’s roads, including how connected the capital was and whether current motorways trace Roman routes

Archaeologists Find Possible ‘Palace’ Where Roman Life Continued After Rome Fell

The Middle Age building had a Roman-style heating system and glass fragments that may have once been expensive lamps or tableware.
Rome Sentinel

Rome to host free Trick-or-Treat Street at Franklyn's Field

The city of Rome will hold Fright Night at Franklyn's Field on North James Street to celebrate Halloween at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to city officials.
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Rome declares security ‘red zone’ around the Colosseum to protect tourists amid violent crime incidents

Extra police and military deployed have been deployed to the Italian capital’s historic center to combat rising crime, drug dealing, and safety threats affecting tourists.

Forget Quiet Luxury. In Ancient Rome, the Fashion Was Loud.

An exhibition in Copenhagen reveals how imperial expansion delivered the vivid dyes, exotic fabrics and real-hair wigs that Romans used to broadcast their status.
Rome Sentinel

Public hearing Wednesday for input on Rome 2027 budget proposal

There will be a public hearing on the proposed 2027 Rome city budget at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday at City Hall in front of the Common Council. The council will then hold its regular agenda meeting at 7.