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Whether they get drafted or sign as free agents, the pro 'Cat hopefuls are out to prove they can make the jump to the NFL.
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.
They’re known for their strength and plays they make on the field, but some NFL players are showing that’s not the only place they can perform.
The Eagles defeated the Packers, 22-10, thanks to a strong defensive performance on Sunday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Interim coach Thomas Brown will get an interview, and while it seems unlikely he'll get the job, he made his case for why he believes he deserves a shot.
Since 2017, his Billings Family Find-A-Way Foundation has hosted youth football camps, provided grants for teachers, offered youth mentoring, and awarded free bikes to students.
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
Switching offensive coordinator five days before playing the Green Bay Packers is less than ideal, but for the Chicago Bears, desperate times call for desperate measures. With an offense that's failing to deliver points, fans will find out what new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown can do for the Bears.
Wednesday was the first practice for Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator after taking over for the fired Shane Waldron.
The Chicago Bears' offense has gone 23-straight drives without scoring a touchdown.
Right before Chicago's bye week, it looked as if Caleb Williams had turned a corner.
The 4-4 Chicago Bears hope to get back on track when they return to Soldier Field on Sunday to host the New England Patriots. Caleb Williams and DJ Moore need to get on the same page as the star rookie quarterback and his top receiver have been out of sync during their two-game losing streak.
The star Chicago Bears rookie and his star receiver hope to get in sync as they host the New England Patriots this week.
Emari Demercado ran 53 yards for a touchdown just before halftime, James Conner added 107 yards on the ground and the surging Arizona Cardinals put together a dominant 29-9 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
The stench of the "Fail Mary" loss to Washington is still lingering at Halas Hall as the 4-3 Chicago Bears try to turn their attention to this Sunday's trip to Arizona. It was clear this week the team is closing ranks to maintain a united front inside the building.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson apologized to his teammates for motioning to the crowd and having his back turned when the Washington Commanders snapped the ball on their winning Hail Mary touchdown pass as time expired and vowed not to do it again.
Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams isn't the only Chicago Bear who will have a Washington, D.C. homecoming this weekend when they take on the Commanders. Williams grew up in the D.C. area. Between the pandemic and college, he hasn't played a football game there since his junior year of high school. Receiver DJ Moore played his college ball at nearby Maryland.
Caleb Williams said he's also looking to improve his deep ball throws in next Sunday's matchup against the Washington Commanders.
The Bears will look to extend their three-game win streak on Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI and gun possession in Tennessee after a collision with another vehicle, police confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI and gun possession in Tennessee after a collision with another vehicle, police confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
Chicago Bears held a tea party celebration in the end zone in a 35-16 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Chicago police said Catherine Perry, 34, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.
Unlike city-produced festivals, neighborhood fests do not get city funding.
The victim was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition.
Highs will be near 80 degrees with breezy conditions, making it the warmest day of the year so far.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A Wisconsin Elections Commission discussion of uncounted ballots in Madison devolved into a shouting match, with the Democratic chair threatening to kick a Republican commissioner out of the meeting.
Activists for immigrant rights gathered at Federal Plaza in Chicago on Thursday morning to prepare for a protest rally and march next month.
Victims can now file civil lawsuits against rule-breaking tow operators, and police will have the ability to tow away and impound predatory companies' tow trucks.
Judge James Boasberg said the Trump administration "demonstrated a willful disregard" for his court order blocking the government from transferring Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act.
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun unveiled the order as part of his "Make Indiana Healthy Again" initiative on Tuesday.
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
Some beloved Chicago street festivals will look different this year.
Two people were killed and six were injured after an active shooter opened fire on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee on Thursday, law enforcement said at a news conference.
Police are searching for the person who shot a man in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood early Monday morning.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking storms moving into the Chicago area.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Highs will be near 80 degrees with breezy conditions, making it the warmest day of the year so far.
Unlike city-produced festivals, neighborhood fests do not get city funding.
Chicago police said Catherine Perry, 34, was charged with one felony count of first-degree murder.
Cedrick Taylor, 40, of Winfield, has been charged with 45 counts of willfully preparing a false tax return for others and six counts of filing false tax returns for himself.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
Randle El won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the south suburbanite is known by a lot of folks in these parts as a three-sport star at Thornton Township High School.
Bedard is eligible for a rookie contract extension this summer.
With new Head Coach Tyler Marsh standing by, she and fellow Sky draft picks Maddy Westbeld and Aicha Coulibaly were formally introduced.
Fans are understandably fed up, but it's business as usual for the lukewarm front office.
Indiana House Bill 1292 creates a professional sports development commission, which would develop a plan and recommendations for attracting a professional sports franchise to Northwest Indiana.
Statistics from Chicago Police show shootings are down, and research from Northwestern University indicates that violence interrupters are partially to credit.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
Police found a 28-year-old man on the sidewalk on Lill Avenue.
Treyvon Winfield, 18, was near his car at 115th and Morgan streets around 8 p.m. Tuesday, when a man came up and started shooting.
Police said the shooting happened in a train car, but did not immediately provide further information.
