Chicago Bears

Otis Wilson holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as the Bears' Super Bowl XX team is honored on the field during halftime of a game against the Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Altercation between former Chicago Bears LB Otis Wilson and Soldier Field security is under investigation

By Tess Kenny

October 6, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

An investigation is underway after former Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson got into an altercation...

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent takes the field to face the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears will go with Tyson Bagent over Case Keenum in Week 5. Is that the right QB call?

By Sean Hammond

October 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

What should we make of Tyson Bagent earning another start? The Tribune’s Chicago Bears reporters...

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent directs the offense in the fourth quarter against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

QB Tyson Bagent will start for Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers in Week 5, Ben Johnson says

By Sean Hammond

October 5, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson didn't announce a starting QB before the Week 4 game...

Vehicles are parked in office building lots west of the former Arlington International Racecourse, April 21, 2026, in Arlington Heights. The vacant land is the possible future site of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

As Chicago Bears eye Indiana move, Arlington Heights extends lobbyist contract to lure team there

By Christopher Placek

September 12, 2026 at 10:39 a.m.

Arlington Heights officials have re-upped with their lobbyists who are still trying to secure the...

Bears coach Ben Johnson covers his mouth while talking to fellow coaches in the third quarter against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: How did Ben Johnson improve as a coach for Year 2 with Chicago Bears? By digging into the details.

By Brad Biggs

September 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Ben Johnson said the Chicago Bears are going to coach better this season. To do...

Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze, right, talks with Colston Loveland before a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

‘I plan on playing’: Rome Odunze questionable but is optimistic he’ll suit up for Chicago Bears opener

By Sean Hammond

September 11, 2026 at 3:44 p.m.

Rome Odunze says he plans on playing in Sunday's opener, although the Chicago Bears have...

Bears running back D’Andre Swift answers questions at a news conference after a training camp practice at Halas Hall on Aug. 4, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Running back D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears agree to a 3-year, $33.75 million extension

By Brad Biggs

September 11, 2026 at 2:47 p.m.

D'Andre Swift, 27, had a career-high 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns for the Chicago...

Bears tight end Cole Kmet is greeted by coach Ben Johnson during training camp at Halas Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears opener against the Carolina Panthers — plus our Week 1 predictions

By Phil Thompson

September 11, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

The Chicago Bears begin Year 2 under coach Ben Johnson on Sunday against the Carolina...

Caleb Williams greets fellow Bears quarterback Case Keenum in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

The summer of Caleb Williams is over. A pivotal season for the Chicago Bears QB is about to get serious.

By Sean Hammond

September 11, 2026 at 12:41 p.m.

Caleb Williams wants to be in Chicago "forever," and he fully embraced summertime in the...

Bears cornerback Malik Muhammad II reacts to a play during a preseason game against the Titans on Aug. 29, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

With question marks in Chicago Bears secondary, rookie Malik Muhammad II is eager to accept the challenge

By Sean Hammond

September 10, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

If the Carolina Panthers want to pick on a rookie defensive back in Sunday’s season...

Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon warms up to face the Eagles on Nov. 28, 2025, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears Q&A: Will Kyler Gordon return soon? What’s a potential sign the offense is cooking?

By Brad Biggs

September 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Will injured Chicago Bears nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon really be back "sooner rather than later"?...

Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull, left, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, center, and Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong watch during the second half of a game between the Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Column: Will Caleb Williams or Pete Crow-Armstrong host ‘Saturday Night Live,’ and other half-baked ideas

By Paul Sullivan

September 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

As the NFL season begins and the MLB playoffs loom, here are some half-baked thoughts...

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy is third on the Vikings depth chart, as Carson Wentz will be Kyler Murray's backup for the opener Sunday against the Packers. (Carlos Gonzalez/Minnesota Star Tribune)

What’s next for J.J. McCarthy after Minnesota Vikings name Carson Wentz as QB2 for Sunday’s opener?

By Emily Leiker

September 9, 2026 at 5:55 p.m.

Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz will back up Minnesota Vikings starter Kyler Murray in Week 1....