Bob Avellini, quarterback who help lead Bears to 1977 playoffs, dies at 70
The Bears said Avellini died after a battle with cancer.
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The Bears said Avellini died after a battle with cancer.
A meeting on the subject Wednesday was not in person, but virtual—and notably absent was Gov. Pritzker himself.
The public announcement of the plan for the new stadium was presented with excitement from Bears President Kevin Warren and Mayor Brandon Johnson. But Gov. Pritzker was not so enthusiastic, and still is not. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Pritzker has expressed doubt that the stadium plan would be a good idea for Illinois taxpayers. Now, it is up to the Bears to convince the governor’s team otherwise. As CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, the Bears have not succeeded so far.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Williams was selected by the Bears in their first round pick. Odunze followed behind as the ninth round pick.
Williams represents the organization's best hope at finally having a franchise quarterback for the first time since Harry Truman was president.
Caleb Williams talks with CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris about being a No. 1 Draft pick for the Bears and some of his soon-to-be-teammates with whom he's looking forward to play.
Fans were in attendance at a big draft day party at Soldier Field Thursday night.
The NFL Draft was held a four-hour drive away in the Motor City. But back in Chicago, the Bears capitalized on all the excitement by hosting a Draft Day party at Soldier Field. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
Chicago Bears fans will soon celebrate at Soldier Field as the team makes official what so many had predicted for so long, that USC quarterback Caleb Williams will be the team's next franchise quarterback.
The Chicago Bears are hours away from almost certainly drafting Caleb Williams as the team's best hope for a franchise quarterback on Thursday night. It's a decision that has been widely seen as a virtual lock, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round pick after three frustrating years in Chicago. It would be just the fourth time the Bears have drafted a Heisman Trophy winner.
Chicago Bears fans will soon celebrate at Soldier Field as the team makes official what so many had predicted for so long, that USC quarterback Caleb Williams will be the team's next franchise quarterback.
Carmen talks about the positives about the potential Bears lakefront stadium and the NFL draft, as the team has the number one pick with the buzz around Caleb Williams.
Williams is the only quarterback with whom the Bears met ahead of a draft, in which five of the first six could be QBs.
The Bears are expected to pick Williams as their first-round draft pick, and they may use their other pick for Odunze. CBS 2's Marshall Harris reports from the NFL Draft in Detroit.
Bears president Kevin Warren said the new stadium would include replacing Soldier Field with additional parks and public sports fields, while preserving the stadium's iconic colonnades, which were built as a war memorial for American veterans.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
The team says the time to get a deal done is now, cautioning state lawmakers that the project will only get more expensive the longer it takes. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson said repeatedly that the Bears' plan for a new stadium -- which relies partially on public money -- would not come at an additional cost to taxpayers. But one expert says when it comes to the infrastructure improvements that are part of the plan, that may not be true. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
A day ahead of the draft at a Play Football Prospect Clinic, Williams and a dozen others from the 2024 Draft class worked with Special Olympics athletes. CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris reports from Detroit.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears’ shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny, but an expert said the infrastructure around it very well might. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Details emerged in court about a CTA Pink Line shooting that killed one person, and injured a Good Samaritan with his own gun.
Two superstar pooches from Chicago will be participating in the Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday.
A man was left in critical condition Tuesday morning after he was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood and went on to crash his car.
The Chicago Bears are on a hot streak, which means fans looking for tickets to Sunday's playoffs game are a target for scammers and fraudsters.
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Two superstar pooches from Chicago will be participating in the Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday.
A mild day Tuesday with highs in the upper 40s before dropping temperatures overnight and a chance of late snow showers.
An activist group tracking the number of deaths of protesters says at least 2,000 people have been killed by the Iranian regime. Natalie Brand reports.
Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee to testify as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, setting up a legal confrontation as the Republican-led panel threatens to hold them in contempt of Congress.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on Tuesday over whether laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports violate the Constitution's guarantee of equal protection and the landmark law known as Title IX.
A man was charged in the deadly stabbing on a CTA Blue Line train early Saturday morning.
Police are warning residents after a string of business burglaries in Chicago's Edgewater, Uptown and West Ridge neighborhoods.
Details emerged in court about a CTA Pink Line shooting that killed one person, and injured a Good Samaritan with his own gun.
Two superstar pooches from Chicago will be participating in the Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday.
An Aurora middle school student has earned accolades after an outstanding performance at a national track meet.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
The Chicago Bears are on a hot streak, which means fans looking for tickets to Sunday's playoffs game are a target for scammers and fraudsters.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Chicago Cubs on Monday announced the schedule for the 2026 Cubs Convention, set for this coming weekend at the Sheraton Grand Chicago along the Chicago River.
A man was left in critical condition Tuesday morning after he was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood and went on to crash his car.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, was set to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday after being extradited to Chicago.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A man and a 6-year-old boy were stabbed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
A woman who works at Rush University Medical Center was critically wounded in a drive-by shooting early Monday morning in the middle of the hospital's campus on the Near West Side.
