Knee Injury For Bears' Matt Forte Not Believed To Be Season-Ending
The injury likely won't require surgery, coach John Fox said.
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The injury likely won't require surgery, coach John Fox said.
The Bears fell to 2-5 after another loss after another close loss.
Forte limped off the field at the time of the injury.
"You have to keep him on the field and running the ball," Tom Thayer says of Matt Forte.
Forte's on pace to rush for 1,352 yards, which would be a career-high.
Forte is tuning out any trade speculation.
The Bears can't go conservation if they want to win their first game, Tom Thayer says.
Ryan Pace dealt Jared Allen and Jon Bostic on Monday, the start of digging for organizational value.
Here are a few storylines to focus on during Sunday's action.
Chicago's lack of a pass rush is a serious concern moving forward.
Matt Forte's words Sunday were meaningful.
It seemed that Forte was taking a shot at former Bears coach Marc Trestman.
"We should expect to win games and be in the playoffs," Matt Forte says.
The top-selling jersey in Wisconsin isn't of a Green Bay Packer.
Jay Cutler and Matt Forte were among those named Bears captains.
Chicago's first string hasn't run the ball well yet in the preseason.
Forte is in the final year of his deal in Chicago and has an uncertain future.
"We had a lot of accountability issues going on last year," Forte says.
The Bears held a live-contact scrimmage at Soldier Field on Saturday.
Also, Martellus Bennett has "no hard feelings" after a contract dispute.
The Bears must trust in and adjust to new coach John Fox's style.
Once again, Matt Forte will be the centerpiece, but which other back is ready to contribute this fall?
Forte has one year left on his contract with Chicago.
Langford was a productive runner at Michigan State who can contribute immediately on offense and special teams.
Forte has one year left on his contract with Chicago.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
Illinois could soon reform the state's regulations on delinquent property tax sales after the House approved a bill 80-35 along party lines Saturday evening that lets homeowners keep their equity.
Police on Monday were seeking help from the public in finding two suspects in a robbery on a CTA Red Line platform along the Dan Ryan Expressway last week.
Police shot and killed a man they say struggled with officers for a gun this past weekend in the west Chicago suburb of Oak Park.
The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court said it will hear an appeal seeking to redraw the state's Republican-friendly congressional map, a move that could open a path for Democrats to gain seats in 2028.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
Illinois could soon reform the state's regulations on delinquent property tax sales after the House approved a bill 80-35 along party lines Saturday evening that lets homeowners keep their equity.
The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court said it will hear an appeal seeking to redraw the state's Republican-friendly congressional map, a move that could open a path for Democrats to gain seats in 2028.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 billion budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
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.
As thousands of Chicagoans wrap up road trips over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, gas prices in the city have reached the highest levels seen in four years.
Consumer and environmental advocates said Monday that they found overcharges buried in the most recent rate-hike request by Nicor.
One week away from Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, with gas prices remaining high, negotiations were set to resume Monday at the largest oil refinery in the Midwest.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and Northwestern Medicine on Monday shared the story of a woman who is celebrating the birth of her second child after a tumor disrupted her fertility.
The Centennial Park Aquatic Center in the southwest Chicago suburb of Orland Park has been closed to the public after two recent cases of E. coli infection.
Menopause can feel like a major turning point for millions of women, with symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog can make women feel like their bodies aren't their own.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A person suspected of having hantavirus in Winnebago County, Illinois, turned out to be a false alarm, officials said Monday.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
DraftKings announced Monday that it is closing its sportsbook operation at Wrigley Field after only about two years.
After more than 80 years, there will be no Ann Sather restaurant location in the 900 block of West Belmont Avenue in Chicago's Lakeview community, effective in June.
Flight attendants at Chicago-based United Airlines have approved a new labor contract, marking their first pay increases in six years.
The Chicago Fire FC announced Wednesday morning that its new stadium in the South Loop will be named McDonald's Park.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Former CBS Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis has signed off from his role as the judge and scorekeeper on the NPR weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, June 1, 2026.
The medication is helping pancreatic cancer patients survive nearly as twice as long compared with chemotherapy.
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is launching two programs to support children who get free or reduced-price lunches from school, but lose access in the summer months.
A court has temporarily blocked the opening of the quarantine center, with critics saying it prioritizes American lives over those of local residents.
The man charged with the murder of a Loyola University freshman was back in court Monday. This came days after officials said he was found with a weapon in jail.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill geared toward keeping the Bears in-state, but the Illinois House adjourned without voting on the measure.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
Police shot and killed a man they say struggled with officers for a gun this past weekend in the west Chicago suburb of Oak Park.
The Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. JB Pritzker's nearly $56 billion budget for the upcoming year early Monday morning.
A man and woman were shot and killed early Monday morning in the west Chicago suburb of Bellwood.
Feel Free, a kratom drink, is easy to buy and increasingly popular, even as doctors and medical experts grow more concerned about its health impacts, addiction rates and deaths.
A long stay in the neonatal intensive care unit can be one of the most difficult journeys a parent can face, but starting next week, Illinois becomes only the second state in the nation to offer NICU-specific leave for moms and dads.
Chicago has the largest air quality monitoring network in the country thanks to a partnership between the city, the University of Illinois Chicago, and local community groups.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot, and a suspect was killed during a shootout with officers during a traffic stop on I-80/94 in Hammond, Indiana.
Data centers popping up all over Illinois are sucking up millions of gallons of water a day, at a pace that the state can't keep up with. But experts say tapping into wastewater resources would steer the state in a new and much safer direction.
The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning geared toward keeping the Chicago Bears in-state, but the Illinois House of Representatives adjourned without voting on the measure.
Matthew Liberatore took a shutout into the sixth inning and Masyn Winn hit a two-run single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Dennis Hull, a hockey pro who spent 13 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, died late last week.
The Cubs finished with 12 hits while winning for the third time in four games.
Police on Monday were seeking help from the public in finding two suspects in a robbery on a CTA Red Line platform along the Dan Ryan Expressway last week.
Police shot and killed a man they say struggled with officers for a gun this past weekend in the west Chicago suburb of Oak Park.
The man charged with the murder of a Loyola University freshman was back in court Monday for a status hearing.
A Walgreens drugstore was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago's Logan Square community early Monday morning.
A man and woman were shot and killed early Monday morning in the west Chicago suburb of Bellwood.
