Caleb Williams focused on making progress, avoiding repeat mistakes
The Bears' first overall pick has shown flashes of his talent but also his struggles, which was to be expected.
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The Bears' first overall pick has shown flashes of his talent but also his struggles, which was to be expected.
Chicago Bears prized rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' first NFL minicamp wrapped up on Thursday, during which he showed flashes of why he was the top overall pick in this year's draft.
The Bears defense, especially the defensive backs, appeared confident and energized as the team continued their mandatory minicamp.
The Chicago Bears defensive backfield were determined to slow down rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense in the second day of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday.
DeMarcus Walker held his football camp at Evanston Township High School on Sunday.
The veteran wide receiver said he's still establishing chemistry with rookie QB Caleb Williams while the defense looks "like a top-five defense."
The Chicago Bears were back to offseason work this week for a three-day mandatory minicamp, including veterans who skipped prior optional practices.
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.
A third person stood charged Wednesday in an incident in which a man was shoved off a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train and killed.
One person was injured after a shooting near the Stevenson Expressway early Wednesday morning.
The Chicago City Council is getting ready to take up renter rules and data centers on Wednesday.
The Cubs (87-70) could have clinched a playoff berth with a win or an Arizona loss, but the Diamondbacks won 7-2 at Colorado.
Crown Point native Chris Payne was arrested for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman, which he has adamantly claimed from the beginning that he had nothing to do with.
Chicago mayoral candidate Bill Quinlan has filed a lawsuit seeking to keep three rivals off the ballot, arguing they shouldn't be allowed to run for mayor while also running for re-election to their current positions.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Danielle Carter-Walters may be known to some as the face of the Chicago Flips Red group. Now, the 52-year-old Chicago native and small business owner is running for mayor as a Republican in a crowded field of Democrats.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
One person was injured after a shooting on the Stevenson Expressway early Wednesday morning.
Evanston-Skokie School District 65 in Chicago’s north suburbs is poised to shut down two more schools, and parents said it all amounts to déjà vu. Lauren Victory reports.
For the first time this fall, Chicago voters are set to elect the president of the Board of Education. Sendhil Revuluri served as the board’s vice president in its previous smaller format, and is running for president of the board now. He joins Dana Kozlov.
The Chicago City Council is getting ready to take up renter rules and data centers on Wednesday.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
The Chicago City Council is getting ready to take up renter rules and data centers on Wednesday.
Crown Point native Chris Payne was arrested for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman, which he has adamantly claimed from the beginning that he had nothing to do with.
The death of a fourth beluga whale, the third rescued from Marineland in Canada, at the Shedd has raised questions about just how medically fragile they were when they arrived.
A third person stood charged Wednesday in an incident in which a man was shoved off a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train and killed.
One person was injured after a shooting near the Stevenson Expressway early Wednesday morning.
Crown Point native Chris Payne was arrested for the 2018 sexual assault of a woman, which he has adamantly claimed from the beginning that he had nothing to do with.
A Chicago nonprofit is suing its former president, accusing him of illegally diverting millions of dollars in charitable funds and jeopardizing the charity's future in fighting homelessness.
They're not regular donuts, they're quantum donuts. That's the pitch from a business hoping to get more dough as a massive new quantum computing campus continues construction in South Chicago.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
The Cubs (87-70) could have clinched a playoff berth with a win or an Arizona loss, but the Diamondbacks won 7-2 at Colorado.
Gabriela Jaquez and Sydney Taylor scored 18 points apiece and Kamilla Cardoso added 17.
Brenton Doyle and Munetaka Murakami added home runs for the White Sox, who also helped their wild-card cause should they fail to catch Cleveland.
The Medinah County Club has been transformed into a massive international sporting venue as 24 pro golfers will compete in two teams.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
A third person stood charged Wednesday in an incident in which a man was shoved off a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train and killed.
A driver has been charged with murder after police said he intentionally hit two pedestrians on Sunday in southwest suburban Yorkville, killing one of them.
A man was found shot and killed Monday morning in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
