Bears say Caleb Williams showing improvement in OTA practices
Williams had a much better week of practice after a rough start against the defense last week.
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Williams had a much better week of practice after a rough start against the defense last week.
Friday was the last day of organized team activities for the Chicago Bears before mandatory mini camp. The Bears wrapped up their second week of OTA practices the day after it was announced they'd be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks documentary show for the first time in franchise history.
This will be the first time in franchise history that the Bears will be featured on the Hard Knocks show, which documents one team's training camp.
Illinois House lawmakers approved the fiscal year 2025 spending plan, which is said to be the largest in the state's history. The $53 billion budget was approved with a 65 to 45 vote in the early morning hours after the state Senate passed it on over the weekend. The more than 3,000-page spending plan now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk for his signature.
Eberflus called the attendance at OTAs "great" despite some vets like WR Keenan Allen and DE Montez Sweat not practicing.
The Chicago Bears were back in town with voluntary offseason team activities taking place at Halas Hall this week. Head coach Matt Eberflus said everything was a work in progress as the Bears complete the first week of OTAs. That included top pick Caleb Williams and the offense that DJ Moore admitted had some frustrating moments on Thursday.
Justin Fields is embracing a fresh start in Pittsburgh.
The Bears will host the Jaguars on Oct. 13 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tickets go on sale in June.
Rookie receiver Rome Odunze hopes Williams will help bring out the best in him as they prepare to come in together as highly-touted top-10 draft picks.
Prized Chicago Bears newcomers Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze suited up for their first practice at rookie minicamp on Friday. It came as no surprise as head coach Matt Eberflus already named Williams the Bears starting quarterback.
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon visited Perkins Bass Elementary School on the city's South Side on Friday.
The Bears said Avellini died after a battle with cancer.
A meeting on the subject Wednesday was not in person, but virtual—and notably absent was Gov. Pritzker himself.
The public announcement of the plan for the new stadium was presented with excitement from Bears President Kevin Warren and Mayor Brandon Johnson. But Gov. Pritzker was not so enthusiastic, and still is not. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
Pritzker has expressed doubt that the stadium plan would be a good idea for Illinois taxpayers. Now, it is up to the Bears to convince the governor’s team otherwise. As CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports, the Bears have not succeeded so far.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Williams was selected by the Bears in their first round pick. Odunze followed behind as the ninth round pick.
Williams represents the organization's best hope at finally having a franchise quarterback for the first time since Harry Truman was president.
Caleb Williams talks with CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris about being a No. 1 Draft pick for the Bears and some of his soon-to-be-teammates with whom he's looking forward to play.
Fans were in attendance at a big draft day party at Soldier Field Thursday night.
The NFL Draft was held a four-hour drive away in the Motor City. But back in Chicago, the Bears capitalized on all the excitement by hosting a Draft Day party at Soldier Field. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
It's a decision that has been widely projected as a virtual lock for this NFL Draft, especially after the Bears traded away Justin Fields to the Steelers.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
Chicago Bears fans will soon celebrate at Soldier Field as the team makes official what so many had predicted for so long, that USC quarterback Caleb Williams will be the team's next franchise quarterback.
The Brookfield zoo is offering free admission from January 5 through February 28
Chicago police are investigating a sex assault that happened on Christmas Eve on the city's West Side.
Chicago police are looking for a tow truck driver who they said shot at a woman after a minor crash overnight.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Metra Milwaukee District North Line trains are running with "extensive delays" to and from Chicago's northern suburbs on Friday morning.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Pope Leo XIV has revealed he privately urged Gov. JB Pritzker not to sign a bill legalizing medical assistance in dying in Illinois.
President Trump invoked a law called Title 10 to bring members of the Illinois National Guard under federal service over the objections of state and local leaders.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Why is one school in the west Chicago suburb of Lisle paying a water bill three times higher than another? The answer has to do with a private utility company.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Traffic at O'Hare International Airport is growing faster than expected, and this has Chicago city leaders wanting to make big changes to future construction plans at the airport.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre is hosting "The Phantom of the Opera," and staff offered a firsthand look at the iconic chandelier inside the theater this week.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Heating costs are up and temperatures are down, but there are things you can do to make sure you stay warm without breaking the bank this winter.
Showers are expected to move in on Friday morning in Chicago with highs in the upper 40s and low 50s.
Parts of the Northeast are preparing for winter weather this week.
We often make the wrong choices simply because we buy into myths about food. Here are some food truths.
Chicago police are investigating a sex assault that happened on Christmas Eve on the city’s West Side.
Two teens were injured in separate shootings overnight in Chicago.
Metra Milwaukee District North Line trains are running with "extensive delays" to and from Chicago's northern suburbs on Friday morning.
The Brookfield zoo is offering free admission from January 5 through February 28
A host of new laws in Illinois will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. From gun safety to rogue towers, protection from squatters, medical assistance in dying, protections for immigrants and more, here are some of the most notable changes in the new year.
Chicago police are investigating a sex assault that happened on Christmas Eve on the city's West Side.
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.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Advocates and legislators are seeking solutions and and accountability for a pattern of Chicago police arresting Black gun owners on firearms charges despite valid FOID and CCL licenses.
One year ago, the Chicago Bears were fighting for draft positioning. Now they've clinched a playoff spot in the first year of a new coaching regime.
As the 11-4 Chicago Bears prepare for their Sunday night matchup with the 11-4 San Francisco 49ers, one player earned an extra Christmas present from the league thanks to his impressive performance against the Green Bay Packers.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
The Bulls trailed 117-107 but closed the game on a 19-6 run.
Three Chicago Bears players have been named to the 2026 NFC Pro Bowl roster: safety Kevin Byard III, center Drew Dalman, and left guard Joe Thuney.
A woman was released on electronic monitoring Wednesday after authorities said she drove drunk and caused a crash that injured a family of four in Lombard, Illinois.
Multiple cars were broken into this week in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Four women have been charged with leading police on a high-speed chase after stealing from a retail store in the west Chicago suburb of Villa Park.
A woman has been charged with attacking four people at a CTA bus stop in the Lawndale neighborhood, including a woman she allegedly slashed with a broken beer bottle after threatening that woman's mother.
Three teens have been charged with sexually assaulting a classmate this past summer at a graduation party for St. Viator High School students.
