Bears' coaches have yet to decide on Urlacher and Hester's futures

LAKE FOREST | The Bears' defense will likely have a similar look next season, with or without Brian Urlacher.

AL HAMNIK: Bears fans have reason to party even harder now

Happy New Year. We got our wish.

AL HAMNIK: Lovie Smith's coaching future with Bears is on hold

Once upon a time the Bears were 7-1, with all their takeaways and return touchdowns, and Jay Cutler saying he had so many offensive weapons, "it was crazy."

NFL INSIDER: Bears in do-or-die territory

It's the time of year when the men are separated from the boys in the NFL.

AL HAMNIK: Forte, Hester the center of latest Bears' mystery

CHICAGO | There are two stories taking shape this Bears season that won't cause coach Lovie Smith to lose any sleep, though he may keep one eye open.

Cutler back to normal with Bears?

CHICAGO | The Bears offense appears to be back in sync, even if the same might not be true of quarterback Jay Cutler and his offensive coordinator.

Marshall delivers in Bears debut

LAKE FOREST | Brandon Marshall insisted it's a new day. The way he connected with Jay Cutler, it sure seemed like old times.

Giants find running game in loss to Bears

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. | The Bears are still looking for a little more from their offense with a game left in the preseason.

AL HAMNIK: The 'returns' on Lorenzo Booker still out among Bears' coaches

You needed a roster and mug shot to know who Lorenzo Booker was at Bears training camp.

Bears' Webb, Williams battle it out on offensive line

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. | At 6-foot-7 and 333 pounds, offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb is a towering shade tree with legs.

OFFBEAT: Bears Tillman hopes charity will strike gold in June 7 Rosemont event

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JOHN DOHERTY: Fun is fast becoming forgotten facet of sports

Did you see that kickoff return for a touchdown by Bears return man Devin Hester on Sunday night?

AL HAMNIK: Bears treading water but for how long?

Once again, Bears coach Lovie Smith has some things to "tighten up" three games into the season.

Bears' all-around play too much for Falcons to handle

CHICAGO | As America honored its fallen heroes on the anniversary of 9/11, the Bears and Falcons squared off for some good 'ol Sunday football.

Oates: Packers' return policy should be: Avoid Devin Hester

Green Bay's best bet is to kick away from Chicago's most dangerous weapon, who has three punt returns for touchdowns this season, including one in Week 3 against the Packers.