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The Bears are good in the red zone in part because of this go-to concept.
Marquess Wilson went to Florida in the offseason to work with Brandon Marshall.
An important concept worked wonders for the Bears' offense last season.
Marc Trestman says Marquess Wilson has the intelligence and flexibility the team's looking for.
It looks like Eric Weems will be the Bears' next cap casualty.
Earl Bennett's days with the Bears appear to be over.
This is more of a depth/special teams move than anything.
From Julius Peppers' future to retaining Mel Tucker to free agency, here's the latest Bears news.
The defensive scheme, Shea McClellin and contract negotiations will be topics of note Thursday.
Bears wide receiver Earl Bennett is still attending to a family matter back in Texas and the Bears are preparing for him to miss Sunday's game against the Packers.
Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery and Earl Bennett have become the best blocking trio in the NFL.
It may have happened against the worst defense in the NFL, but not surprisingly, the Bears graded out very well in their 45-28 win over the Dallas Cowboys Monday night.
Josh McCown threw for a career-high four touchdowns, and the Chicago Bears scored on their first eight possessions to grab a share of the NFC North lead with a 45-28 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on a frigid Monday night.
It wasn't exactly how the Bears usually do it, but they finally got pressure on the QB.
Bears coach Marc Trestman said he's "really not sure" how serious Pro Bowl defensive tackle Henry Melton's knee injury is.
Marc Trestman called the Bears' 24-21 win over the Bengals a "team win" but the head coach saw plenty of room for improvement, specifically with the running game and the defensive line.
As expected, wide receiver Earl Bennett will play Sunday in the season opener against the Bengals, but now the question might be: how much will he play for the Bears this season?
Bears head coach Marc Trestman was not ready to name his starting middle linebacker Thursday, but his defensive signal caller went ahead and did it himself.
The Bears got some good news as the first game week of the season started Monday.
With the Bears season opener just over a week away, CBS Chicago and WBBM Newsradio bring you Jeff Joniak's first journal of the 2013-14 season.
The Bears got some good news Tuesday when linebacker D.J. Williams returned to the practice field for at least the limited portion open to the media.
Earl Bennett and Henry Melton were seen at practice Tuesday for the first time since they suffered their concussions.
As NFL offenses continue to evolve into high-octane passing games, the defenses are trying to adapt.
) Bears left tackle Jermon Bushrod returned to practice Monday afternoon after missing time with an injured calf.
That's what happens when both baseball teams are in the process of being sold for scrap.
A group stole a car from an auto shop in Rogers Park and then crashed into multiple cars on Tuesday night.
Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) said that permanent street sweeping signs have been installed, and now in Hyde Park, he's requested the city go a step further.
Snelling announced his retirement earlier this month after more than 30 years with the department.
Following multiple incidents, some fatal, the water safety advocacy group says that being a strong swimmer is not enough, especially when fatigue and the heat are factored in.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Of the 162 employees, 82 were from central office positions and the remaining 80 were from those citywide positions, CPS said.
The City Council Finance Committee on Monday backed a plan to spend $425 million in taxpayer funds for new roads, utilities, and other infrastructure supporting Chicago Fire FC's new South Loop stadium in the megaproject known as The 78.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced his pick to fill the vacancy left by Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Chicago remained the most bed bug-treated city in the country, according to Orkin's latest annual rankings covering a full year of residential and commercial treatment data.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Chicago just barely made the top 20 in the American College of Sports Medicine's 2026 ranking of the country's fittest cities.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois are both seeking rate increases that would raise monthly bills by as much as $28, while their parent companies seek regulatory approval to merge — a deal a consumer watchdog says would give one company control of nearly all regulated water customers in the state.
The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that requires the company to let farmers and independent shops fix their own equipment.
Chicago Soul Café opened Monday at 6248 S. St. Lawrence Ave.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The 46th Taste of Chicago is cashless for the first time, accepting only credit cards, with a drone and fireworks show scheduled for approximately 9:15 p.m. Friday near Buckingham Fountain.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer home in Highland Park reopened after a $70 million gut renovation that redesigned the stage to reduce sound levels harmful to musicians.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Police Superintendent Larry Snelling will clock in for the last time on Wednesday after nearly three years on the job and three decades with the department.
On Wednesday, a judge could decide if the man accused of killing a Chicago police officer is fit to represent himself at trial.
A group stole a car from an auto shop in Rogers Park and then crashed into multiple cars on Tuesday night.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the extended forecast.
Following the hottest day of the year so far on Wednesday, storm chances, some severe, will return to the forecast. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
Snelling announced his retirement earlier this month after more than 30 years with the department.
An Air Quality Alert is in effect for nearly the entire Chicago area for high levels of ozone pollution during enduring hot and stagnant weather.
A group stole a car from an auto shop in Rogers Park and then crashed into multiple cars on Tuesday night.
Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th) said that permanent street sweeping signs have been installed, and now in Hyde Park, he's requested the city go a step further.
Following multiple incidents, some fatal, the water safety advocacy group says that being a strong swimmer is not enough, especially when fatigue and the heat are factored in.
A pair of jewelry importers have been charged in federal court in Chicago with smuggling millions of dollars in gold jewelry into the U.S. to avoid taxes, schemes uncovered by a federal task force that has surpassed $1 billion in recoveries and penalties over the past year.
Chicago is bracing for another heat wave, less than two weeks after the last one. This time, the heat comes with air quality concerns.
The university released what it's called a strategy statement about the impact it's already seeing artificial intelligence make on higher education and the legal profession.
New Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke is fighting innocence claims more often than her predecessor, Kim Foxx, and hiring outside counsel to help.
On Tuesday evening, CBS News Chicago reported on wild weeds taking over a property in the South Side's Washington Heights neighborhood, and neighbors who said they spent months trying to get help.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
The Cliburns are one of 10 sets of twins in MLB history to reach the major leagues.
Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 96-91.
Chicago (50-45) swept the three-game series by outscoring the A's 24-2 after getting swept in three games against Boston.
Chicago took two of three from the Reds and entered the All-Star break at 54-42, in position for an NL wild card and five games back of NL Central-leading Milwaukee.
A woman was arrested in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, Tuesday and charged with the death of her newborn child nearly 25 years ago.
Burglars smashed into a gas station minimart in the south Chicago suburb of Calumet City, Illinois, early Monday.
Armed robbers held up a restaurant in Chicago's Roseland community early Monday morning, police said.
Burglars tried unsuccessfully to take an ATM from a store in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, police said.
A person was shot early Monday morning on Interstate 57 in Chicago's south suburbs in what a source said was a road rage incident.
