Chicago Bears

Bears coach Mike Ditka has to watch the goings-on in the fourth quarter of a 26-17 exhibition loss to Baltimore at Soldier Field on Sept. 4, 1982. (Michael Budrys/baiduhai)

Remembering Mike Ditka, the Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach

By baiduhai

October 9, 2026 at 2:22 p.m.

Mike Ditka, who coached the 1985 Chicago Bears to the franchise’s only Super Bowl championship,...

Coach Mike Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan are carried around the field after the Bears defeated the New England Patriots 46-10 to win Super Bowl XX on Jan. 26, 1986, in New Orleans. (Ed Wagner/baiduhai)

Column: Mike Ditka’s larger-than-life persona defined the Chicago Bears — and is forever etched in stone

By Brad Biggs

October 9, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

Michael Jordan may be the greatest cultural sports icon across the globe, but Mike Ditka...

Manager and bartender Mike Stamp places a Post-It note over a finger gesture on a life-size cutout of former Chicago Bears player and coach Mike Ditka after bringing it out of a back room at Gracie O'Malley's, 1635 N. Milwaukee Ave., Oct. 9, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

‘This is Mike Ditka we’re talking about. This is a big deal.’ Tributes pour in across Chicago for Da Coach.

By Rebecca Johnson

October 9, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Fans from across the city and country expressed their condolences for the passing of former...

Chicago Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren is interviewed by author David Sweet at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest on July 16, 2026. (John Starks/Daily Herald)

Chicago Bears stadium property taxes and World Cup on Kevin Warren’s mind at Lake Forest event

By Christopher Placek

July 17, 2026 at 10:47 a.m.

Chicago Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren said the team is performing due diligence for a potential...

Bears tight end Sam Roush (87) jogs with tryout defensive lineman Clay Patterson during rookie minicamp May 8, 2026, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Will Sam Roush bring a new element to the 3rd tight end role?

By Phil Thompson

July 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Sam Roush is “a finisher through the whistle” as a...

Staley Da Bear dances in the end zone during a break in the first quarter against the Giants on Nov. 9, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears will have a walk-through at Stevenson High School. Here’s how to attend.

By Sean Hammond

July 15, 2026 at 10:59 a.m.

Free tickets will be available Thursday for the Chicago Bears' Aug. 10 walk-through practice at...

Bears linebacker Keyshaun Elliott stretches during rookie minicamp May 8, 2026, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Can LB Keyshaun Elliott be a ‘core four’ special teamer in 1st season?

By Sean Hammond

July 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears believe Keyshaun Elliott's football IQ will translate well to the NFL to...

A possible stadium site for the Chicago Bears includes the Wolf Lake Industrial Center along Wolf Lake and Interstate-90, top right, near the state line in Hammond, as seen on July 1, 2026. The Bears initially looked at a site on Lost Marsh Golf Course near Wolf Lake, but they recently took soil tests at Wolf Lake Terminals, a nearby 83-acre site. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Can Indiana pay for a Bears stadium? Analysts ask how it will pay its debt as some residents balk at new taxes.

By Robert McCoppin

July 14, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

Whether Indiana can pay for a new Chicago Bears stadium is uncertain, analysts say. Much...

Bears tight end Sam Roush, a third-round draft pick, answers questions during rookie minicamp at Halas Hall May 8, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

TE Sam Roush signs 4-year contract with Chicago Bears, the last of their rookie draft class to finalize deal

By Phil Thompson

July 10, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

The Chicago Bears signed rookie tight end Sam Roush to a four-year deal Friday, locking...

Two men talk outside of one of the multiple movie trailers parked near the set of a Bears-themed Hallmark holiday movie, at the lower level of North St. Clair Street in Chicago on July 9, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Filming notices pop up downtown for ‘Holiday Touchdown’ movie featuring Chicago Bears

By Kate Perez

July 9, 2026 at 4:25 p.m.

Crew members and people involved with “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story” could be seen...

Governor Mike Braun speaks with Mitch Frazier, president of IBJ Media, during the Fireside Chat portion of the Innovate Northwest Indiana program held at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday July 8, 2026. This year was the fourth for the program that also featured a panel discussion of local politicians and business leaders. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’

By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday, saying the bid for a...

A digital billboard advertising the Bears sits near the practice track of the former Arlington International Racetrack near Route 53 and Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights on June 25, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears get OK to keep billboard in Arlington Heights despite stadium uncertainty

By Christopher Placek

July 7, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

The billboard in Arlington Heights that teases Chicago Bears games will be able to remain...

Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas warms up during organized team activities June 3, 2026, at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears rookie outlook: Can speedy WR Zavion Thomas make an immediate impact?

By Sean Hammond

June 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

It's easy to see the raw speed with Chicago Bears rookie receiver Zavion Thomas. The...