Jaylon Johnson surprised he's still with Bears after trade deadline
Both Johnson and GM Ryan Poles seemed open to continuing negotiating, but Johnson said he's looking forward to the opportunity to test the open market in free agency.
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Both Johnson and GM Ryan Poles seemed open to continuing negotiating, but Johnson said he's looking forward to the opportunity to test the open market in free agency.
A second Bears assistant coach is out of a job less than halfway through the season, and neither dismissal was due to what's happened on the field. This time, the team relieved a position coach, David Walker, of his duties. CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris had the story on the latest twist in a disappointing season for the Bears.
Walker's departure was the second by an assistant less than halfway through a disappointing season.
In Sweat, Chicago gets a disruptive defender with a pattern of consistent production. He has 6 1/2 sacks this season and 35 1/2 to go along with 197 tackles since Washington drafted him in the first round in 2019.
Justin Herbert passed for 298 yards and three touchdowns, including a 39-yarder to Austin Ekeler, and the Los Angeles Chargers stopped a two-game slide by routing the Chicago Bears 30-13 on Sunday night.
The Bears have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons when they head west for Sunday's matchup under the bright lights of prime time.
The Bears have a chance to win back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons when they head west for Sunday's matchup under the bright lights of prime time. Here are three things to watch when the 2-5 Bears take on the 2-4 Chargers in L.A.
Johnson said he's looking for security and respect, but wouldn't get into specifics about money.
Two weeks ago, the Bears secondary was finally healthy. This week, safety Eddie Jackson was limited in practice with a nagging foot injury while illness has kept fellow safety Jaquan Brisker sidelined. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on a healthy Bears cornerback who is waiting for a bid payday, be it in Chicago or elsewhere.
Prosecutors said the case against the former NFL safety shows he is responsible for the murder of his 73-year-old mother, Myrtle Simmons-Brown.
Tyson Bagent says he's trying to keep this week as similar as possible to his first week as starting quarterback.
The Bears will try to win back-to-back games for the first time in two seasons on Sunday. That would mean undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent would need to win a second-straight game as the team's starting quarterback. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on the backup quarterback who will try to back up last week's success.
Former NFL player Sergio Brown was back in the Chicago area this week to face first-degree murder charges. Brown was formally charged in suburban Maywood on Tuesday in the murder of his mother.
Rookie Tyson Bagent led three touchdown drives with Justin Fields sidelined, D'Onta Foreman ran for two scores and caught a TD pass, and the Chicago Bears beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-12 on Sunday.
Injuries continue to plague the Bears this season with key offensive line and defensive backs out as well.
Rookie free agent Tyson Bagent is finally going to get to start what he finishes for the first time in his NFL career.
It's not how you start, but how you finish that matters. But undrafted rookie free agent Tyson Bagent is finally going to get to start what he finishes for the first time in his NFL career. Here are three things to watch when the Bears host the Raiders Sunday at noon.
Left guard Teven Jenkins said he couldn't talk about possibly moving to the right side, but talked about cleaning up what OC Luke Getsy called "communication issues" on the line.
Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent said he has nothing to lose as he prepares for his first start on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. As CBS 2's Matt Zahn explained, questions about his protection could make matters a little more difficult for Bagent.
Head coach Matt Eberflus continued to say quarterback Justin Fields is doubtful and wouldn't rule out surgery on his dislocated thumb.
On Sunday, the Bears will be looking to do something they haven't done since September of 2022: win at Soldier Field. CBS 2's Matt Zahn had the latest on the team's backup quarterback who is preparing and ready to start a winning streak at home. It's Tyson Bagent time at Halas Hall. Head coach Matt Eberflus continued to say quarterback Justin Fields is doubtful and wouldn't rule out surgery on his dislocated thumb.
With Bears' starting quarterback Justin Fields doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders with a dislocated thumb, it appears undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent is set to make his first NFL start. CBS 2's Matt Zahn caught up with Bagent's college coach at Division II Shepherd University in West Virginia about a month ago to learn more about what made the quarterback stand out.
The Bears will play the waiting game after Fields dislocated his thumb. His availability for this Sunday's game against the Raiders will come down to his grip strength.
The Bears have yet to announce the results of the MRI on quarterback Justin Fields' dislocated thumb. As CBS 2's Jori Parys reports, the Bears aren't ruling him out of Sunday's game with the Las Vegas Raiders, but the contingency plan is set and ready to go.
Kirk Cousins threw for a touchdown, Jordan Hicks returned a fumble 42 yards for a score and the Minnesota Vikings knocked Justin Fields out of the game in beating the Chicago Bears 19-13 on Sunday.
Markham Park District executive director Quintina Brown told police the use of the helicopter was OK'd by the park board president, who negated her claim.
Chicago police say Cho was driving 18-year-old Damarion Johnson last Thursday night when they both were fatally shot.
UIC's athletic department says Sariyah Watson, 21, was a sprinter on the track and field team, but to those who knew her off the track, she is remembered for so much more.
Chicago police say the men, ages 41, 48, and 52, were in an abandoned lot when they were approached by an unknown man who pulled out a gun and shot at them.
Des Plaines police officers responded to the Vortex Vape shop on Saturday around 9 a.m. for an armed person barricaded inside the store.
Democratic National Committee officials visited Chicago on Monday as the city made its official bid to host the party's 2028 convention – a rare move after having just hosted the event in 2024.
A nonprofit group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion budget request for defense spending is "outrageous."
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued its first new guidance surrounding recess since 2013, saying breaks in the day offer an opportunity for students to manage stress and promote social development.
Commencement speaker Anil Kochhar, the son of an alumnus, wanted to give the class greater freedom to pursue their goals in honor of his late father.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed the lawsuit on Monday, claiming Netflix collected viewers' data for years and sold information about users without consent.
A marginal risk (1 out of 5) has been placed across the area to highlight the elevated chance of stronger storms. Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon is tracking the latest in First Alert Weather.
Year after year, high school proms become more over the top, from elaborate prom-posals to full-on photoshoots, but it's not just a dress, dance, and limo ride anymore.
UIC's athletic department says Sariyah Watson, 21, was a sprinter on the track and field team, but to those who knew her off the track, she is remembered for so much more.
Prosecutors say the hourslong attack was recorded on an audio device found in the accused's pocket when he was arrested.
Markham Park District executive director Quintina Brown told police the use of the helicopter was OK'd by the park board president, who negated her claim.
Chicago police say Cho was driving 18-year-old Damarion Johnson last Thursday night when they both were fatally shot.
Chicago police say the men, ages 41, 48, and 52, were in an abandoned lot when they were approached by an unknown man who pulled out a gun and shot at them.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
It's on to the Grand Rapids Griffins, a team Wolves' head coach Spiros Anastas used to work for.
It's been quite a week for Bryson Graham—being hired as the new executive VP of basketball operations on Monday, to landing the No. 4 overall pick in the draft.
Jacob deGrom tied his season high with 10 strikeouts while earning the 1,900th of his career, Evan Carter hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Sunday.
White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin allowed one run on three hits in six innings.
The Fire (5-4-2) avoided a shutout when Hugo Cuypers scored in the 87th minute to extend his goal-scoring streak to nine matches.
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
