Bears begin voluntary offseason program under new coach Ben Johnson
"We're just setting the tone for what we want to do this year," cornerback Jaylon Johnson said.
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"We're just setting the tone for what we want to do this year," cornerback Jaylon Johnson said.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
Jim Tinaglia won the race for Arlington Heights mayor on Tuesday and will take over for current mayor Tom Haynes, who did not run for another term. Tinaglia talks with Marie Saavedra about the Chicago Bears’ plans possibly to move to a new stadium on the old Arlington International Racecourse site.
Duvernay has 1,053 yards on punt returns and 2,162 yards and two touchdowns on kickoff returns over four seasons with Baltimore and one with Jacksonville.
Zaccheaus spent last season with the Washington Commanders, and also played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2019 through 2022 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023.
Developers of a tract of land on Chicago's South Side launched a Hail Mary t keep the Bears in the city, revealing plans for an enclosed stadium and mixed-use development at the old Michael Reese Hospital site.
There has been a concerted effort from General Manager Ryan Poles and new Head Coach Ben Johnson to beef up the trenches.
The Chicago Bears are adding more protection for Caleb Williams, agreeing on a deal with center Drew Dalman, and bolstering the defense by adding defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo, three people with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Monday.
The move comes a day after the Bears agreed to send a 2025 sixth-round draft pick to the Rams for offensive guard Jonah Jackson.
The Bears traded this year's sixth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for Jackson, an offensive guard.
The Bears have only the 10th overall pick. But with two other selections in the top 41, and the fourth most salary cap space in the league, they're in a position to improve the roster aggressively this offseason.
The Bears have only the 10th overall pick. But with two other selections in the top 41, and the fourth most salary cap space in the league, they're in a position to improve the roster aggressively this offseason. Matt Zahn reports.
"I am confident we are on target to build the Chicago Bears into a championship-caliber franchise celebrating sustained success our fans have earned and deserve," Bears president Kevin Warren wrote in a letter to season ticket holders.
Mrs. McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102.
Mrs. McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102. She was laid to rest Wednesday.
This party was just one of many watch parties going on around the country, delivering the ultimate fan experience in 30 NFL cities.
Jauron coached the team for five seasons from 1999 to 2003 and was named the AP Coach of the Year in 2001
McCaskey has been the team's principal owner since 1983, when her father and team founder George S. Halas died.
Born in 1923, Ms. McCaskey learned all about the team from her father, George "Papa Bear" Halas Sr., and inherited the team after his death in 1983. Ryan Baker reports.
McCaskey has been the team's principal owner since 1983, when her father, team founder George S. Halas, died.
The proposal from Illinois State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) would require any team to have a winning record in at least three of its past five regular seasons before it would be eligible for public financing for a stadium project.
Bieniemy, 55, spent 10 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, helping them win two Super Bowls and three AFC Championships as the team's offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2022.
With Richard Hightower returning to run special teams, Coach Ben Johnson has the key pieces of his staff in place.
The Bears last week announced Ben Johnson as their new head coach.
Bears fans are only outranked by Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans fans on the calorie consumption front.
Dansby Swanson hit two homers and drove in a season-high six runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 to keep pace with NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a third-quarter touchdown and broke Red Grange's 102-year-old Illinois record for yards on punt returns to help the No. 11 Illini rout Western Illinois 52-3 on Friday night to open the season.
What do you get when you combine kids, cop, and golf? Even more than you might imagine.
Festival season in the Chicago area is coming to a close as Labor Day fast approaches, and some other summertime staples are wrapping up too, like beach season.
Violence intervention groups across the city said they are ramping up their efforts to stop crime over the Labor Day weekend.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
Chicago is staring down a projected budget deficit of over $1 billion for 2026, weeks after the mayor warned city finances are "at the point of no return."
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
What do you get when you combine kids, cop, and golf? Even more than you might imagine.
Festival season in the Chicago area is coming to a close as Labor Day fast approaches, and some other summertime staples are wrapping up too, like beach season.
Violence intervention groups across the city said they are ramping up their efforts to stop crime over the Labor Day weekend, amid threats from President Trump to send National Guard troops to Chicago to crack down on violent crime.
The city of Gary, Indiana, honored hometown music legend Michael Jackson and his family on Friday, with a special block party near Jackson's childhood home on what would have been the 67th birthday of the King of Pop.
Violence intervention groups across the city said they are ramping up their efforts to stop crime over the Labor Day weekend.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
Cynthia Myers and Cheiah Amidoubimba Fall were broken apart just over a year after getting married.
Dansby Swanson hit two homers and drove in a season-high six runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 to keep pace with NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a third-quarter touchdown and broke Red Grange's 102-year-old Illinois record for yards on punt returns to help the No. 11 Illini rout Western Illinois 52-3 on Friday night to open the season.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
Dansby Swanson hit two homers and drove in a season-high six runs as the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 11-7 to keep pace with NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
Hank Beatty returned a punt 69 yards for a third-quarter touchdown and broke Red Grange's 102-year-old Illinois record for yards on punt returns to help the No. 11 Illini rout Western Illinois 52-3 on Friday night to open the season.
Trent Grisham hit a grand slam, Carlos Rodón pitched six effective innings and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 10-2 for their season-high sixth consecutive win.
The Yankees homered for the sixth straight game, with 18 total in that span.
Willy Adames homered twice, Jung Hoo Lee singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
Illinois State Police said at 7:31 p.m., troopers were called for shots fired on the inbound Eisenhower at 25th Avenue in Broadview.
The 12-year-old boy was shot in the chest, the 15-year-old boy in the hip.
Officers were pursuing the driver for hitting several Chicago police vehicles.
Police said the incident stemmed from a stolen vehicle pursuit, and the suspect ran off on foot and entered a home.
Two children were killed and 18 other people were injured when the shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during a Mass.
