Chicago Bears

Dennis Sidler, owner of SidsGraphs, keeps autographed copies of a Mike Ditka photo at his home, Oct. 22, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

‘Ubiquitous’ Mike Ditka middle-finger photo remains a bit of a Chicago Bears mystery. Who snapped Da Finger?

By Brad Biggs

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

The iconic Mike Ditka middle-finger photo has been everywhere for decades. So who snapped the...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams keeps the ball for a rush against the Patriots on Oct. 22, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

What we learned from Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams, including why fines won’t deter QB’s use of special cleats

By Phil Thompson

October 28, 2026 at 6:34 p.m.

Caleb Williams believes specialized cleats and humming help his body, mind and game: "They’ve worked...

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye avoids Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson in the second quarter Oct. 22, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears Q&A: When will things heat up in the trade market? What’s up with Jaylon Johnson’s downturn?

By Brad Biggs

October 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears near the midpoint of the season at 5-2 in the ultracompetitive NFC...

Bears running back D'Andre Swift fumbles the ball under pressure from Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears Q&A: Is D’Andre Swift still RB1? How close is Caleb Williams to returning?

By Brad Biggs

October 7, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

The Chicago Bears will take the NFL's No. 1 rushing offense and a quickly improving...

Chicago Bears halfback Walter Payton acknowledges the cheers of the crowd after his record-setting afternoon in a 20-7 win against the New Orleans Saints on Oct. 7, 1984, at Soldier Field. (Bob Fila/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Walter Payton becomes the NFL’s all-time leader rusher

By Kori Rumore

October 7, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 7, according...

Otis Wilson holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as the Bears' Super Bowl XX team is honored on the field during halftime of a game against the Vikings on Sept. 8, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Altercation between former Chicago Bears LB Otis Wilson and Soldier Field security is under investigation

By Tess Kenny

October 6, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.

An investigation is underway after former Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson got into an altercation...

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent takes the field to face the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears will go with Tyson Bagent over Case Keenum in Week 5. Is that the right QB call?

By Sean Hammond

October 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

What should we make of Tyson Bagent earning another start? The Tribune’s Chicago Bears reporters...

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent directs the offense in the fourth quarter against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

QB Tyson Bagent will start for Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers in Week 5, Ben Johnson says

By Sean Hammond

October 5, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson didn't announce a starting QB before the Week 4 game...

Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) in the first quarter against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears relish their thorough domination: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 4 bludgeoning

By Brad Biggs

October 5, 2026 at 6:24 a.m.

The Chicago Bears steamrolled the New York Jets with the kind of thorough battering that...

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates after a 23-12 victory over the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Tyson Bagent’s ‘full-circle moment’ after an emotional win with the Chicago Bears is music to QB’s ears

By Phil Thompson

October 4, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

Quarterback Tyson Bagent made several big plays when the Chicago Bears needed them most Sunday,...

Bears running back Kyle Monangai celebrates after running for a first down in the second quarter against the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Kyle Monangai and the run game ‘grind that meat’ to subdue New York Jets — and bore Chicago Bears defenders

By Sean Hammond

October 4, 2026 at 7:07 p.m.

Kyle Monangai finished with 146 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries, powering the Chicago...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) aims a pass during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

NFC North: Green Bay Packers survive turnovers for win, Minnesota Vikings stay perfect and Detroit Lions fall

By Rob Maaddi

October 4, 2026 at 7:22 p.m.

Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes, and the Green Bay Packers overcame two fourth-quarter turnovers...

Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates the win over the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Week 4 photos: Chicago Bears 23, New York Jets 12

By Chris Sweda

October 4, 2026 at 4:54 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 4 game against the New York Jets on Oct....