1968: Jim Dooley was introduced as Chicago Bears head coach after George Halas announced his retirement. Ben Johnson is the ...

Steve Lasker, a pioneering photojournalist in Chicago, spent decades photographing the life in and around the city. From devastating tragedies like the fire at Our Lady of the Angels School to ...

The Bears have had some of the greatest names in Pro Football as part of their franchise like Walter Payton, Dick Butkus, and Mike Ditka. The Chicago Bears have the second most victories in the ...

A linebacker’s job is about control. They’re the ultimate chaos coordinators. These defenders reset plays, shift momentum, ...

Most NFL rookies don't hit the ground running after making the leap from the collegiate game. Each falls on a different point ...

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Francis "Rudy" Ruettiger has trained dozens of Joliet and Will County athletes who have become professional athletes and ...

Landmarks Illinois is out with its annual list of 10 most endangered landmarks, including three locations in Chicago ... Alumni include Bears great Dick Butkus and comedy legend Bernie Mac.

The top of the draft didn't contain many surprises as Miami quarterback Cam Ward, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter and ...

The San Francisco 49ers made Fred Warner the highest-paid linebacker in NFL history by annual salary this week, marking the ...

That same defense remains largely intact heading into the 2025 season, but with some key additions along the interior. The Bears signed defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo ...