The Chicago Bears made major strides offensively in 2025. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar look back at those strides and the challenges coming up during the offseason

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the defensive line room.

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the offensive line room.

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off against each other in Super Bowl LX and there will be plenty of Illinois connections. Here is a list of players and coaches participating in the Super Bowl who have a connection to Illinois or the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will reportedly leave to become the new offensive coordinator with the Baltimore Ravens

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the tight end room.

Chicago Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham will become the new general manager of the Atlanta Falcons after the team hired him Thursday night.

I’m all for Poles taking multiple swings at the defensive line through the draft and repeating what he accomplished on offense last year, Marc Silverman writes

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the wide receiver room.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from January 27, including the Chicago Bears winning Super Bowl 20

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the running back room.

Over the next few weeks, Shaw Local will evaluate how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and start looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the quarterback room.

Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright will head to the Pro Bowl Games after an impressive season after all. The NFL announced Monday that Wright will participate in the games set for Feb. 3 in San Francisco.

Bourbonnais resident Trenton Harrison has been mistaken for Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams.

The 2025 Chicago Bears season was one of the most-memorable years in franchise history. Here’s a look at the top-10 moments from a memorable Bears season.

The Chicago Bears had a memorable 2025 season in head coach Ben Johnson's first year in charge. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar look back at the season and look ahead to the offseason

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson earned recognition Thursday for leading a memorable season. The NFL announced that Johnson was an AP Coach of the Year finalist.

For me, the 2025 Bears season will be remembered for restoring my faith in an organization that I’ve loved since I was a young child, Marc Silverman writes

There are several reasons Caleb Williams fits the mold as the NFL’s next multi-championship quarterback. But so do Drake Maye, Bo Nix and maybe some QBs still in school. The clock is ticking on Williams and the Bears, starting next year.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as they recapped the team’s 2025 season. Here are five of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

The Chicago Bears reportedly already lost of a coach from its staff a day after their season ended Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly hired running backs coach Eric Bieniemy as their offensive coordinator on Monday.

Chicago Bears players met with reporters at Halas Hall on Monday a day after their season ended in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

The Chicago Bears ended their playoff run Sunday night with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the season-ending loss and what's next

The Chicago Bears' storybook season came to a stunning end Sunday night in their 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round at Soldier Field. Here are the five big takeaways from a stunning season-ending loss.

The Chicago Bears couldn't mount one more comeback for the ages Sunday night. Chicago's storybook season came to an end with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round.

The season finally ended for the "Cardiac" Bears, but not without more late-game drama befitting a team that had seven fourth-quarter wins this season. They lost to the Rams 20-17 in overtime Sunday night at Soldier Field. What worked? What didn't?

The Chicago Bears lost 20-17 to the Los Angeles Rams Sunday night in their NFC divisional playoff matchup at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active and is expected to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night in their NFC divisional matchup.

Woodstock's Historic Square went from red and green over Christmas to orange and blue for the Bears' playoff game Sunday evening.

Don Wachter has become known as Bearman for the costume he wears to each Bears game. He will be back at Soldier Field for Sunday’s NFC playoff game.

It's a good time to Bear down: A Sycamore family's got a Bears-themed light display going nightly as the team heads into the playoffs. "It's kind of been a whirlwind," Tim Caravia said, crediting wife Jen for the idea.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay share some similarities ahead of Sunday's NFC divisional matchup. Can they share similar success?

Tim Caravia and his family have put together a light show at their home on Dustin Drive in Sycamore to show their support for the Chicago Bears during their current playoff run. The show will run from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. most days until the Bears season ends.

As Indiana officials ramp up efforts to lure the Bears, officials in Arlington Heights Friday doubled down on trying to keep the team on this side of the state line.

The Chicago Bears will try to keep their magical season alive Sunday night when they host the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field in their NFC divisional matchup. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

The Chicago Bears will be relatively healthy when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at Soldier Field in their NFC divisional matchup. The team ruled Rome Odunze questionable and Nick McCloud out.

The Chicago Bears will host the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on Sunday night in their NFC divisional matchup. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar share the latest news from Halas Hall and break down Sunday's playoff game

A former suburban politician turned policy adviser, and a consultant’s analysis of the Bears’ stalled stadium search suggests economics and politics are to blame, and argues that politicians here should take the team’s threat to move to Northwest Indiana seriously

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall on Thursday as the team continued preparing for Sunday’s NFC divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

Where do the candidates for Illinois governor stand on the team moving to Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana?

Chicago Bears cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned to practice Thursday as the team got back on the field ahead of Sunday’s NFC divisional game against the Los Angeles Rams. Wide receivers Rome Odunze and DJ Moore remained limited.

For years, we asked for coaches and players who truly understood the Bears/Packers rivalry and, more importantly, winning football games, Marc Silverman writes. Ben Johnson is that guy.

Chicago Bears cornerback C.J. Gardner-Johnson would’ve returned to practice Wednesday according to an estimated report the team released. Rome Odunze and DJ Moore were both listed as limited.

The Chicago Bears' thrilling comeback against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday was a game many players won't forget. But they'll need to move on quickly to avoid a lull against the Los Angeles Rams in their NFC divisional matchup.

On paper, the task facing the Bears seems a bit overwhelming. Their hobbled defensive secondary will be facing the NFL leaders in passing yards and receptions when the Rams visit Soldier Field this Sunday. How to re-create last week's second half defense may start with pressure.

Yes, that was NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell getting a tour of the spacious Arlington Park property with Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren over the weekend, sources close to the team’s stadium project confirmed Tuesday

After another Bears miracle finish and postgame exclamation point, it’s worth asking: Is head coach Ben Johnson more valuable as a play-caller or motivational speaker?

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams broke a franchise playoff passing record during the team's Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers. Here’s a look at some of the records at stake starting Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

The Chicago Bears will play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar give their early impressions of the matchup and whether they think the Bears can keep their run going

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and players met with reporters Monday, a couple of days after the team’s thrilling comeback win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Wild Card. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.