Andrew Billings named 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee
Since 2017, his Billings Family Find-A-Way Foundation has hosted youth football camps, provided grants for teachers, offered youth mentoring, and awarded free bikes to students.
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Since 2017, his Billings Family Find-A-Way Foundation has hosted youth football camps, provided grants for teachers, offered youth mentoring, and awarded free bikes to students.
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
Wednesday was the first practice for Thomas Brown as offensive coordinator after taking over for the fired Shane Waldron.
Switching offensive coordinator five days before playing the Green Bay Packers is less than ideal, but for the Chicago Bears, desperate times call for desperate measures. With an offense that's failing to deliver points, fans will find out what new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown can do for the Bears.
The Chicago Bears' offense has gone 23-straight drives without scoring a touchdown.
Right before Chicago's bye week, it looked as if Caleb Williams had turned a corner.
The star Chicago Bears rookie and his star receiver hope to get in sync as they host the New England Patriots this week.
The 4-4 Chicago Bears hope to get back on track when they return to Soldier Field on Sunday to host the New England Patriots. Caleb Williams and DJ Moore need to get on the same page as the star rookie quarterback and his top receiver have been out of sync during their two-game losing streak.
Emari Demercado ran 53 yards for a touchdown just before halftime, James Conner added 107 yards on the ground and the surging Arizona Cardinals put together a dominant 29-9 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Bears players have openly questioned other decisions, like giving the ball to an offensive lineman at the goal line.
The stench of the "Fail Mary" loss to Washington is still lingering at Halas Hall as the 4-3 Chicago Bears try to turn their attention to this Sunday's trip to Arizona. It was clear this week the team is closing ranks to maintain a united front inside the building.
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson apologized to his teammates for motioning to the crowd and having his back turned when the Washington Commanders snapped the ball on their winning Hail Mary touchdown pass as time expired and vowed not to do it again.
Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Caleb Williams said he's also looking to improve his deep ball throws in next Sunday's matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams isn't the only Chicago Bear who will have a Washington, D.C. homecoming this weekend when they take on the Commanders. Williams grew up in the D.C. area. Between the pandemic and college, he hasn't played a football game there since his junior year of high school. Receiver DJ Moore played his college ball at nearby Maryland.
The Bears will look to extend their three-game win streak on Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI and gun possession in Tennessee after a collision with another vehicle, police confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI and gun possession in Tennessee after a collision with another vehicle, police confirmed to CBS News on Friday.
Chicago Bears held a tea party celebration in the end zone in a 35-16 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
Even as the Bears have kept their last 10 opponents to under 20 points, Jaylon Johnson says they can do more to be "dominant."
With so much focus on Caleb Williams directing more scoring drives, perhaps not enough credit is given to the Chicago Bears defense for keeping points off the board. The Bears' "D" hopes to keep a stingy streak going against the Carlina Panthers this week.
Caleb Williams and receiver DJ Moore also discussed their efforts to correct mishaps during last Sunday's game.
Roschon Johnson was a reason for some optimism in the Bears rushing attack in his first game action of the season, as D'Andre Swift's issues continued.
Gene Rush survived throat cancer, but he didn't survive a trip to the Porter County Jail over 4th of July weekend. His family said jail staff failed to provide lifesaving medical care.
Up to five people were wounded in a mass shooting Thursday night on the South Side of Chicago.
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
A powerful ceremony on Thursday honored World War I veteran Renee Messelin, the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas for the U.S. military.
State Rep. Carol Ammons is charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, is also accused of aiding in attempts to cover up the alleged crimes.
State Rep. Carol Ammons is charged with multiple counts of wire fraud, making false statements and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, is also accused of aiding in attempts to cover up the alleged crimes.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has yet to announce if he'll seek re-election next year, but a new poll reveals he faces a tough road ahead if he does run for another term.
Chicago Public Schools officials on Wednesday announced plans to lay off hundreds of teachers and other staff and impose five furlough days to help close a $732 million deficit for next school year.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
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.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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.
President Trump delivered a White House address focused on election security, as he continues to insist — falsely — that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him. Parts of his speech touched on allegations that China accessed U.S. voter data and tried to influence the 2020 election.
A man has died after he was pulled out of Lake Michigan near the Playpen north of Ohio Street beach on Thursday afternoon.
Up to five people were wounded in a mass shooting Thursday night on the South Side of Chicago.
Chicago's air quality dipped to the worst in the world as hazardous Canadian wildfire smoke settled in over the area on Thursday.
A powerful ceremony on Thursday honored World War I veteran Renee Messelin, the first Black woman soldier to serve overseas for the U.S. military.
Chicago officials closed all beaches and outdoor pools and canceled outdoor events as the air quality became hazardous midday.
Haze from Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in Chicago on Thursday is directly connected to climate change, according to experts, who said days like this could be more problematic moving forward.
Gene Rush survived throat cancer, but he didn't survive a trip to the Porter County Jail over 4th of July weekend. His family said jail staff failed to provide lifesaving medical care.
Up to five people were wounded in a mass shooting Thursday night on the South Side of Chicago.
Health professionals at Rush Medical Center say Thursday's air quality is expected to be unhealthy for everyone, as the particles from the wildfires will be high and dense.
Gene Rush survived throat cancer, but he didn't survive a trip to the Porter County Jail over 4th of July weekend. His family said jail staff failed to provide lifesaving medical care.
Haze from Canadian wildfire smoke that has settled in Chicago on Thursday is directly connected to climate change, according to experts, who said days like this could be more problematic moving forward.
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.
Azura Stevens scored 18 of her 20 points in the first half, Sydney Taylor added 17 points, and the Chicago Sky beat the Seattle Storm 95-90 on Wednesday.
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.
Up to five people were wounded in a mass shooting Thursday night on the South Side of Chicago.
A judge could decide Wednesday if a man accused of shooting and killing Chicago police Officer John Bartholomew and critically wounding his partner is fit to represent himself at trial.
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.
