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Hammond economic development strong even as Chicago Bears stadium situation ‘changing every second’

By Doug Ross

November 1, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. told an audience gathered Friday that the city continues to...

Newly acquired Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons practices Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Halas Hall. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Column: Jeffery Simmons’ arrival changes the math for Chicago Bears defense, which finally has ‘a true alpha’

By Brad Biggs

November 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Jeffery Simmons' arrival gives the Chicago Bears a boost just as their NFC North rivals...

Linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) and a slew of Seahawks defenders tackle Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker II on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, in Seattle. (Kevin Ng/AP)

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Seattle Seahawks matchup Monday night — plus our Week 8 predictions

By Sean Hammond

October 31, 2026 at 4:42 p.m.

In an NFC heavyweight battle, the Chicago Bears and Seahawks will square off Monday night...

Bears tight end Colston Loveland walks the sideline before a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears Q&A: Is the benefit of reps in preseason games worth the risk of injuries?

By Brad Biggs

August 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears close out the preseason Saturday night at Tennessee. Brad Biggs answers your...

Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III answers questions during a news conference after practice Aug. 4, 2026, at Halas Hall. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears training camp report: Luther Burden III and Darnell Wright return to practice

By Sean Hammond

August 26, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III practiced for the first time since Aug. 8, and...

Jarrett Payton speaks before the unveiling of a statue of his father, Bears great Walter Payton, outside Soldier Field on Sept. 3, 2019. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Column: Jarrett Payton motivated by ‘the haters’ — just like his father — in new role as Score morning host

By Paul Sullivan

August 26, 2026 at 2:34 p.m.

Jarrett Payton, a longtime sports anchor and reporter at WGN-Ch. 9, walks into a difficult...

Bears cornerback Cam Lewis warms up during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 25, 2026, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Ben Johnson says Chicago Bears position battles are unsettled, including Cam Lewis vs. Xavier Woods at safety

By Sean Hammond

August 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Left tackle isn't the only position battle on Ben Johnson's mind. The Chicago Bears coach...

A Chicago Bears staff member stands next to a Bears 2026 Rivalries uniform on display at Halas Hall on Aug. 25, 2026, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Photos: Chicago Bears reveal their 2026 Rivalries uniforms

By John J. Kim

August 25, 2026 at 6:45 p.m.

The Chicago Bears revealed their 2026 Rivalries uniform design at Halas Hall on Tuesday, Aug....

Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright (58) during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug. 5, 2026, in Lake Forest.(Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears training camp report: Darnell Wright exits with apparent elbow injury — and a look at new threads

By Sean Hammond

August 25, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

Darnell Wright exited practice Tuesday with an apparent right elbow injury, the same elbow he...

Chicago Bears offensive linemen Kiran Amegadjie, Jedrick Wills Jr. and Jordan McFadden

Column: Chicago Bears roster puzzle coming into focus. What are the biggest battles before Sunday’s cuts?

By Brad Biggs

August 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After a personnel meeting Monday at Halas Hall, Chicago Bears players have just a few...

Sarah Cox, curator of exhibits at the Elmhurst History Museum, adjusts a jersey of current Bears defensive end Montez Sweat as she prepares to open a new exhibit about Chicago football at the museum in Elmhurst. The exhibit Bear Down: Football in the Windy City opens Friday. (Elmhurst History Museum)

Elmhurst History Museum teams with Pro Football Hall of Fame on century of Chicago football stories

By Steve Metsch

August 25, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

It took Sarah Cox two years to put together what promises to be a thrilling...

The Score names Jarrett Payton to replace Mike Mulligan as morning co-host at Chicago sports radio station

By Robert Channick

August 24, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

Veteran sports anchor Jarrett Payton, son of Bears great Walter Payton, will join David Haugh...

Bears wide receiver Jahdae Walker warms up for a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

After another preseason highlight, Jahdae Walker just wants Chicago Bears coaches to know ‘they can trust me’

By Sean Hammond

August 24, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Jahdae Walker's catch against the Cincinnati Bengals was one of the few offensive highlights for...