Chicago Bears make final cuts to reach 53-player NFL roster
On Wednesday, the Bears can establish a 16-man practice squad and claim players who have been waived by other NFL teams.
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On Wednesday, the Bears can establish a 16-man practice squad and claim players who have been waived by other NFL teams.
CBS News Chicago's Matt Zahn caught up with Scott, who went on a recent paper chase, that had nothing to do with money.
One player, defensive end Daniel Hardy, has been impressing coaches with his play.
While Thursday's final practice game in Kansas City will lack star power with neither the Chief nor the Chicago Bears playing many of their starters, it could be a game-changer for players fighting for their NFL lives.
Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears' prize rookie QB, has won praise for his poise and playmaking during his two preseason performances.
The Bears will announce whether or not Williams will play against the Kansas City Chiefs later in the week.
The No. 1 overall draft pick made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field.
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus announced the starters will play in Saturday's preseason game.
The Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals got acquainted on Thursday afternoon ahead of their preseason matchup at Soldier Field on Saturday. They had to battle each other, the elements and a soggy day in Lake Forest.
The Bears have been looking to find ways to get the ball in Jones' hands outside of just being a kick returner.
The Bears have a busy week ahead with a joint practice with the Bengals on Thursday ahead of their only preseason tune-up at Soldier Field.
The Chicago Bears returned to the practice field on Tuesday without the pads after taking Monday off from training camp. The Bears have been getting healthier with Kyler Gordon and Montez Sweat among the guys ramping up towards a return. Nate Davis was also back at right guard with the first-team offense as the offensive line searched for some much-needed continuity.
Caleb Williams showed signs of promise in the No. 1 draft pick's preseason debut.
Matt Eberflus didn't say how long Williams and the available starters would play against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
Bears K Cairo Santos said he's been focusing on his tackling after the NFL implemented new kickoff rules.
Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has had a lot to take in during his first NFL training camp, but he's not the only one adjusting to new information this season.
Safety Jonathan Owens showed off all his Olympic pins as he returned to Halas Hall this week after cheering on his wife, Simone Biles.
Because of his ALS diagnosis, the Hall of Fame brought the celebration to McMichael's residence in outside Chicago.
McMichael could not be at the induction ceremony due to complications of the ALS he has been battling for the past three years.
Moore made history by being the first NFL receiver to have the first 10 years of his career guaranteed.
Rookie QB Caleb Williams will have to wait a week for his preseason debut against the Buffalo Bills on Aug. 10.
The team is preparing for Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans in Canton, Ohio.
With the Bears adding Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze to a receiver room that already includes DJ Moore, the rest of the receivers on the roster are fighting to show they belong as well.
Head coach Matt Eberflus wasn't too pleased with how his offense performed in day two in pads. He said the focus needs to be better after multiple pre-snap penalties.
Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton, are in a friendly fight for the starting center job.
Police said a 26-year-old man armed with a box cutter barricaded himself inside a strip mall vape shop on Saturday morning.
A man was charged after an argument led to a fatal shooting in Joliet, Illinois, on Friday.
Chicago's Buckingham Fountain is turning on for the summer season on Saturday.
Letter carriers are teaming up with local suburban leaders to combat food insecurity this weekend.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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."
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and other mayors are asking Illinois lawmakers to increase the share of income tax revenue that goes to local governments.
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.
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.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
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.
Plan your Mother’s Day celebrations on theWit Hotel Chicago and check out ROOF for special holiday events.
A new book shares the story Chicago’s architectural history through the humble brick.
Herman is an 8-year-old boy looking for a forever home.
A new report commissioned by the Board of Education failed to identify the sources of the leaks to the media in 2025.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the extended forecast.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released body camera video of a deadly shooting involving police in Humboldt Park in March.
Chicago's Buckingham Fountain is turning on for the summer season on Saturday.
Three people and a dog were displaced after flames engulfed their home early Saturday morning.
A 19-year-old was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's West Lawn neighborhood early Saturday morning.
Police said a 26-year-old man armed with a box cutter barricaded himself inside a strip mall vape shop on Saturday morning.
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.
Ian Happ extended his on-base streak to 29 games with an RBI single in the first inning that put Chicago ahead to stay, and the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 for their second 10-game winning streak this season.
Luke Raley drove in a career-high seven runs with his first grand slam and a three-run homer to power the Seattle Mariners to a 12-8 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
It's all about learning at this point, as Chicago Bears rookies hit the practice field for the first time on Friday at Halas Hall.
Michael Conforto went 3 for 3 with a homer and two RBIs, Shota Imanaga pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs extended their winning streak to nine games with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
In May 2019, Bridgett Kolls came to a Cubs game with a simple sign that read "this lil cubbie needs a kidney" and her phone number. It caught the attention of Allesio, who is a Chicago White Sox fan
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.
