Bears defense looks to rebound against Cowboys after blowout loss to Lions
Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen knows the drill as a former head coach, and is trying to keep things perspective after only two games into the season.
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Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen knows the drill as a former head coach, and is trying to keep things perspective after only two games into the season.
While trying to remain positive amid an 0-2 start, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't tiptoeing around the fact that his team has to improve fast with the Dallas Cowboys galloping to town on Sunday.
While trying to remain positive amid a 0-2 start, Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson isn't tiptoeing around the fact that his team has to improve fast with the Dallas Cowboys galloping to town on Sunday.
A Chicago Bears defense that's down bad after giving up 52 points to the Detroit Lions on Sunday could be without Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson for a while.
The Detroit Lions host the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon, with both teams searching for their first win of the 2025-2026 season.
The Detroit Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season Sunday. Here's where you can watch.
Chicago Bears star cornerback Jaylon Johnson is getting healthier from groin and calf injuries that kept him out of the season opener, and said he expects to play on Sunday against the Lions and Detroit.
Before shifting gears to the game plan for head coach Ben Johnson's return to Detroit on Sunday, the Bears on Wednesday took a look in the rearview mirror at Monday's 4th quarter crash against the Vikings.
Williams started 10 of 10 for 86 yards and a 102.5 passer rating, but struggled with his accuracy later in the game, finishing 21 of 35 for 210 yards and one touchdown, and an 86.6 passer rating.
The Chicago Bears are the talk of the water cooler these days following their Monday Night Football loss and potential move to a new stadium in Arlington Heights.
J.J. McCarthy threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes and ran for another in his long-awaited NFL debut, and the Minnesota Vikings rallied for a season-opening 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.
The Bears/Vikings game kicks off at 7:15 p.m.
It's the first time the Bears have had a home opener for a Monday Night Football broadcast in nearly 30 years.
In their clearest signal yet that they plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, the Bears sent season ticket holders a letter saying they hope to break ground soon so they can bid to host a Super Bowl as early as 2031.
The Bears might not be at full strength for Monday's season opener against the Vikings at Soldier Field, but hopes are still high for a strong debut in Ben Johnson's first game as head coach.
The CTA is offering free rides home for Bears fans after Monday night's season opener against the Vikings.
Johnson is hopeful the growth Williams has shown in camp shows up next Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.
Johnson is hopeful the growth Williams has shown in camp shows up next Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Matt Zahn reports.
Jaylon Johnson said it was a pretty bad groin injury that kept him out all of camp, and conditioning is a bit of a concern, at least for game one.
Jaylon Johnson said it was a pretty bad groin injury that kept him out all of camp, and conditioning is a bit of a concern, at least for game one. Matt Zahn reports.
Now that the competition is over, the Bears are looking for some continuity — especially up front.
The running back room is running low on healthy bodies — with week one of the regular season right around the corner.
Third-year receiver Tyler Scott and former third-round pick Zacch Pickens are among those who did not make the cut. Matt Zahn reports.
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has been sentenced to four days in jail in Tennessee, after pleading guilty to DUI charges from last year.
Head coach Ben Johnson and the coaching staff have a few weeks to work out until that time, and then as Bears camp winds down.
Former ComEd chief executive officer Anne Pramaggiore is scheduled to report to federal prison Monday.
Marni Yang, now serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead, will be back in court Monday.
Police fired shots during a traffic stop on Chicago's West Side early Monday morning.
Achatz, whose world-renowned fine dining restaurant, Alinea, was built on the ethos of near constant change and creativity, is no stranger to the swerves of life.
Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.
This weekend, CBS News Chicago's Jermont Terry hosted a forum with Democratic candidates hoping to fill the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois).
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Saying "Chicago is in crisis," U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley said he plans to run for mayor in 2027, even as he is in the midst of a congressional re-election campaign.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
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.
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.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
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."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
A memorial has been growing at the Grateful Dead house in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco.
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore is scheduled to report to federal prison Monday.
Yang will have an evidentiary hearing on Monday in Lake County, Illinois, as her attorney calls for her release.
Investigators on Monday were still investigating the motive for the Saturday morning fire, but it comes as antisemitic attacks are on the rise across the country.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
Police fired shots during a traffic stop on Chicago's West Side early Monday morning.
Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee is accused of the killing of his ex-wife and her current husband inside their Columbus, Ohio, home.
A cardiologist said he's seen a real-life increase in hospitalizations during playoff games.
Achatz, whose world-renowned fine dining restaurant, Alinea, was built on the ethos of near constant change and creativity, is no stranger to the swerves of life.
Former ComEd chief executive officer Anne Pramaggiore is scheduled to report to federal prison Monday.
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.
Bears fans are still basking in the victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night.
Fans were jubilant this weekend after the Chicago Bears sent the Green Bay Packers packing in a stunning victory in an NFC Wild Card playoff game.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
Bregman, who turns 32 in March, was back on the market for a second straight offseason.
They bounced back after being down during the first half but woke up in the second half, securing their win 31-27.
Former ComEd chief executive officer Anne Pramaggiore is scheduled to report to federal prison Monday.
Marni Yang, now serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead, will be back in court Monday.
Police fired shots during a traffic stop on Chicago's West Side early Monday morning.
A man suspected of burglarizing a convenience store was arrested this weekend following a standoff with police in the north Chicago suburb of Lake Zurich.
A man was left in critical condition early Sunday morning after being shot in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood.
