The Chicago Bears ended their offseason program last week with the end of a three-day mandatory minicamp. Here are four questions the Bears still need to answer after their offseason program.

The Chicago Bears offense was confident about the next step it can take next year during the last month's offseason workout program. Here's why there's confidence at the end of minicamp.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams no longer felt like he was drowning at the end of mandatory minicamp Thursday. Williams and the offense looked comfortable heading into training camp next month. Plus more notes from the final day of minicamp.

There was nothing mini from this week’s Bears camp. In the words of Ben Johnson, “everything matters.” And when he says everything, he means EVERYTHING. Here are three Bears players that Marc Silverman says are on the spot to earn Johnson's trust.

After a rollercoaster season, Chicago Bears Braxton Jones has regained trust in himself as he competes for the starting left tackle spot this offseason. Plus more notes from the second day of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter is expecting to play as a whole different person next season as he enters the final year of his contact. Plus more notes from the Bears' first day of mandatory minicamp.

After the Chicago Bears announced last week that they’re advancing a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, a suburban Republican state lawmaker is trying to provide a new framework to keep the team in the Prairie State.

The Chicago Bears board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. Does that mean the team is moving to Indiana? Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar discuss that and preview this week's minicamp.

The Chicago Bears will start the latest part of their offseason Tuesday when they start a three-day mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Here are a few storylines to watch at minicamp this week.

With Forreston’s loss in sectional baseball, it’s a wrap for another high school sports season in Ogle County and also for this column. Both will return in August.

Illinois lawmakers reacted with alarm, frustration and urgency after the Chicago Bears announced plans to advance a stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, though several officials stressed the move is not final and said there is still time to reach a deal to keep the team in state

From our editorial board: The Bears have now advanced a “site TBD” in Hammond, Indiana. The phrasing matters. It is not a plan. It is not a commitment. It is not even a fully described proposal. It is a directional signal carefully calibrated to do two things at once

As a lifelong Bears fan who wants the team to stay in Illinois, I refused to vote for any bill that gave special tax breaks to a billionaire franchise while everyday Illinois taxpayers are drowning in the second highest property taxes in America.

The Chicago Bears announced Friday that its board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. However, two Illinois lawmakers confirmed to Capitol News Illinois that any talk of the Bears leaving the state is premature

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is determined to be "excellent" after an injury-plagued season last year. Here's how he's working over the offseason to get there.

Marc Silverman argues that despite uncertainty off the field, the Bears are building something fans can genuinely believe in this season

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as they continued their Organized Team Activities (OTA) practices. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be on the "Madden 27" cover. He is the first Bears player to ever appear on the cover since the game was first released in 1988

The Chicago Bears will go up against a familiar opponent for a joint practice in August. Chicago will travel to Cincinnati for a joint practice on Aug. 20 against the Bengals.

The Chicago Bears’ search for a new stadium took another unexpected dramatic turn early morning Monday in Springfield when Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would help them build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Here's what could happen next in the search.

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker acknowledged that the Chicago Bears may be on their way to Indiana. But he and Democratic leaders defended their decision not to move a bill incentivizing them to stay

Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill before the end of their spring legislative session that would've allowed the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the news and what it means

Illinois lawmakers remained hopeful that they could find a way to stop the Chicago Bears from leaving for Indiana after they failed to pass a bill before the end of the spring legislative session that would’ve helped the NFL team build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Illinois lawmakers left numerous options open to stop the Chicago Bears from leaving for Indiana on Sunday as they entered the final day of the spring legislature in Springfield. That includes a potential stadium in Chicago.

Chicago Bears coaches and players are really excited about wide receiver Luther Burden III as he prepares for his second season. Here's why the Bears are buying Burden's stock during May.

The Chicago Bears started building a new foundation for next season this week with the start of organized team activities at Halas Hall. They had a near-perfect attendance on Thursday in an open practice to reporters

Marc Silverman unloads on the chaos, finger-pointing and delays surrounding the Bears’ endless stadium drama

The Chicago Bears built one of the NFL's best running games last season in head coach Ben Johnson's first year. Here's how new running backs coach Eric Studesville will try to keep the Bears near the top once again next season.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office responded Tuesday to a Cook County Treasurer report that raised questions about the megaproject legislation he backs to keep the Bears in Illinois.

An analysis of the “megaprojects” legislation pending in Springfield by the Cook County Treasurer’s office is skeptical of the purported economic benefits of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights

For the first time in three years, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams won’t be starting from scratch during the offseason. Here's how the Bears' stability at offensive play caller will benefit Williams this offseason.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent held his Offensive Skills Camp on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St Bede Academy in Peru. The camp was limited to 100 kids and open to boys and girls in grades 6-12. The camp teaches quarterback play, passing, receiving, footwork, agility, and game awareness.

Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower and positional coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the team continued its offseason workouts. Here are three of the most-interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

Marc Silverman predicts a 12-5 finish, another division title, and several statement wins in a loaded 2026 schedule for the Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears will face a difficult schedule to get back to the playoffs. Here's how likely a quick start and return to the postseason is after the release of the 2026 schedule.

Chicago Bears rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg didn't hold a Division-I offer at the end of his senior high school season. Here's how a year at Iowa Western Community College helped van den Berg fulfill his dreams of reaching the NFL.

With less than two weeks to go in the General Assembly’s spring session, Gov. JB Pritzker expressed confidence Monday that megaproject legislation that could bring the Chicago Bears to Arlington Heights would get done.

The NFL announced its 2026 schedule last week, and Chicago Bears fans will have plenty of fun road trips to take. Here is a ranking on some of the top road trips Bears fans should plan out this fall.

The NFL announced the Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule Thursday night. Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar go over their thoughts about the schedule and how the season could unfold

The Chicago Bears will face a difficult path to return to the playoffs in 2026. Here is a ranking of the Bears’ 2026 schedule from hardest games to easiest.

The Chicago Bears once again had some fun with their schedule release video on Thursday night to announce the 2026 slate. The Bears released their 2026 schedule by spoofing the Bob Ross show “The Joy of Painting.”

The NFL released its full 272-game schedule Thursday night. Here is the Chicago Bears' full schedule with kickoff times and the broadcast slate. The Bears will play on Thanksgiving at Detroit and Christmas Day against the Packers

The Chicago Bears will play during a primetime holiday spot in the 2026 season. The NFL announced Thursday morning that Chicago will travel to take on the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.

Marc Silverman explains why NFL schedule release day has become one of the biggest events on the sports calendar — and why this year’s daunting Bears slate makes it even bigger

The Chicago Bears added four players to their roster Monday after its rookie minicamp this past weekend. Chicago signed veterans wide receiver Scotty Miller and linebacker Jon Rhattigan and rookies wide receiver Kyron Hudson and linebacker Wayne Matthews III.

The Chicago Bears rookie class got its first chance to work with head coach Ben Johnson and his coaching staff during the team’s rookie minicamp this weekend at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Here are some of the most-interesting things we learned from Bears rookie minicamp.

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen and offensive coordinator Press Taylor met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Saturday for the second day of rookie minicamp. Here are three of the most interesting things Allen and Taylor said.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Friday as the team hosted the first day of its rookie minicamp. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said Friday.

The Chicago Bears signed four of their draft picks and 13 undrafted free agents Friday morning. The signings came as the Bears prepared to host their rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Friday and Saturday.

The Chicago Bears announced that they waived cornerback Zah Frazier on Thursday. Frazier will leave the team after missing all of his rookie season last year.