Top Story Sports Frankfort author chronicles Bears, Cardinals rivalry and the riot that flattened George Halas Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Oct 7, 2022 Oct 7, 2022 Updated Oct 20, 2024 0 1 of 2 Frankfort’s Joe Ziemba has a little fun with the visuals during his appearance in Orland Park to promote his book “Bears vs. Cardinals.” Jeff Vorva, The Times Frankfort author and historian Joe Ziemba autographs a book after his presentation about the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cardinals. Jeff Vorva, The Times Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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