Bears rookie linebacker Jack Sanborn impresses in first career start
It was a feel good story at the start of the season: former Lake Zurich High star Jack Sanborn impressed in the preseason and made his hometown team as an undrafted free agent.
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It was a feel good story at the start of the season: former Lake Zurich High star Jack Sanborn impressed in the preseason and made his hometown team as an undrafted free agent.
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is seeing accolades rolling in for his performance in recent weeks, even in a loss. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had more on how the young quarterback is turning heads.
Coming off being named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, Fields, was, as he put it, getting right back to work.
The Bears signal caller has nine total touchdowns and just one interception over the last three games.
Offensive lineman Tevin Jenkins was back at practice as a full participant. He had been limited by a back injury.
As the Chicago Bears prepare for Sunday's matchup against the Miami Dolphins, they have some good injury news. Offensive lineman Tevin Jenkins was back at practice as a full participant. He had been limited by a back injury.
The Bears' new, big wide receiver Chase Claypool, sporting No. 10, arrived in time to get on the practice field with his new teammates.
Post-trade deadline, it might feel like the Bears have punted on the season. In reality, they’re in a cluster of 3-5 teams just one game out of a wildcard spot, with more than half a season to play. CBS 2’s Matt Zahn had a look at a key addition who could help fuel a surge.
The move provides an opportunity for Trevis Gipson and rookie Dominque Robinson but also means losing a mentor and a friend.
The Bears were big underdogs, coming off a total dud in their las primetime game 11 days earlier, but absolutely dominated the Patriots in the 33-14 win.
The Bears travel to play the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football next week.
The Bears will come off an extended break to play the New England Patriots on Monday night.
A wide receiver who's made costly mistakes in one of the Bears' losses was shown the door this week.
Head coach Matt Eberflus said he was a little sore on Friday but will be OK.
Top cornerback Jaylon Johnson is expected to return to the field this week.
Ava Matz took the first snap of the game as the starting quarterback during her school's homecoming game.
The Bears offense will likely see N'Keal Harry make his debut for the team on Thursday against the Commanders.
The Bears' center said the line needs to be better in pass protection.
The Bears are overwhelmingly the worst passing offense in the NFL statistically, averaging a measly 97.5 yards per game.
CBS 2's Marshall Harris provides insight on what to look for as the Bears take on the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday.
The Bears are 31st in the NFL in scoring at just 16 points per game.
The Bears rushing defense is the worst in the league.
Cairo Santos is questionable because of a personal issue and the Bears reportedly had multiple kickers in for tryouts.
Fields himself said he played like "trash" during the team's 23-20 win over the Houston Texans.
After not practicing all last week with a hip injury, Smith led the defense in production with 16 tackles and a key interception.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed the state will continue to protest transgender Illinoisans and athletes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.
"My Block, My Hood, My City" is stepping up to help deliver supplies to seniors struggling amid the Chicago heat wave.
An expected record-breaking 4th of July travel period is underway at Chicago's airports on Wednesday.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
A deadly shooting was reported overnight in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed the state will continue to protest transgender Illinoisans and athletes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
After the Supreme Court announced it would take up a challenge to Cook County's assault weapons ban, State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke said she is ready to defend the law before the high court.
The Supreme Court agreed to take up challenges to so-called assault-weapons bans in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut.
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.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
A new study from the Cook County Treasurer's office underlines growing concerns about the impact the Illinois megaprojects bill could have on the county's property tax base and overall fiscal health.
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.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
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.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports are expecting to see a record-breaking number of travelers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend .
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed the state will continue to protest transgender Illinoisans and athletes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.
A deadly shooting took place in Chicago's River North neighborhood just steps from a hotel early Wednesday morning.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBS News Chicago.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died.
A deadly shooting was reported overnight in Chicago's River North neighborhood.
An expected record-breaking 4th of July travel period is underway at Chicago's airports on Wednesday.
Fourteen new laws will go into effect in Illinois on July 1, 2026.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker vowed the state will continue to protest transgender Illinoisans and athletes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday.
"My Block, My Hood, My City" is stepping up to help deliver supplies to seniors struggling amid the Chicago heat wave.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A 9-year-old boy from Arizona won a nice chunk of change recently, thanks in part to the signature of Chicago White Sox infielder and slugger Munetaka Murakami.
It was Suzuki's second career game-ending hit and Chicago's major league-leading 10th walk-off win this season.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
During the incident, a reporter and photographer were approached by three men, one with a dog, before their news truck and gear were destroyed.
A man was charged with videotaping a boy in a men's restroom at Woodfield Mall in Chicago's northwest suburbs last week.
Police in Burr Ridge, Illinois, issued a warning Tuesday about burglars using distractions to break into homes.
A man was sentenced to eight years in prison earlier this month for robbing a mail carrier on Chicago's Near West Side back in 2022.
A new trial was denied Monday for Marni Yang, who is serving life in prison for a 2007 shooting that left a romantic rival dead.
