AL HAMNIK: Bears, Bulls in 'giving' spirit this 2012-13 season

It's the season for giving, but this is ridiculous.

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.

Bears, Cowboys may take a pass in this MNF showdown

The numbers don't lie. Heading into the much-anticipated Bears-Cowboys showdown on Monday Night Football, neither team is expected to leave cleat marks on the other.

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.

AL HAMNIK: Bears' receivers must get accustomed to sharing the football

You envision Bears assistant coach Darryl Drake sitting at a campfire after practice, reading bedtime stories to his receivers.

Bears' Brian Urlacher: 'There's a sense of urgency every year'

BOURBONNAIS | Brian Urlacher's outlook is as healthy as his left knee.

Bears play for pride with postseason out of reach

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears thought they were headed to the playoffs not too long ago. Now, they can forget about that.

Bears lose Forte and then to the lowly Chiefs

CHICAGO | The Bears suddenly need to find help in a hurry. Craig's List, maybe?

AL HAMNIK: There's no 'woe is us' whining by the Bears

You Bears fans on the ledge. Don't look down. You can come in now. Pick a window. Everything's fine.

AL HAMNIK: Lovie Smith continues his 'buddy-buddy' approach with Bears

Lovie Smith mailed in another news conference Monday, spending a few minutes telling us what we already knew without giving any specifics.

Forte shines in homecoming game

NEW ORLEANS | As homecomings go, Matt Forte's wasn't bad. Not bad at all, even if the result wasn't what he hoped for.

Bears' talks with Forte on hold

CHICAGO | Contract talks between the Bears and running back Matt Forte are on hold.

Portage man turns garage into a man cave tribute to Chicago Bears

PORTAGE | Every game day before the Chicago Bears hit the field, Ernie Sasser has a little chat with Mike Ditka.

Forte says Bears need balance to beat Seattle

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The last time the Bears played the Seattle Seahawks, they treated the run as an afterthought and ended up with one of their worst losses of the season.

AL HAMNIK: Bears have each other's back in title hunt

CHICAGO | After mid-season home losses to Seattle and Washington by a combined six points, the Bears defense was ready to file for divorce against a lifeless offense, charging emotional duress.