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AL HAMNIK: Bears, Bulls celebs searching for heroes in the region

By Al Hamnik Times Columnist

Sometimes, you need to be involved. You have to get up off your backside and help the less fortunate.

Tice shows new Bears offense to rookies

By The Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | New Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice wants to see his team playing faster and with more explosiveness. He will have to wait a bit to see all the weapons at his disposal.

New Bears GM wraps up busy, unusual draft

By The Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | In his first draft, new Bears general manager Phil Emery proved he is not afraid to take a risk.

Bears beef up backfield with draft picks

By The Associated Press

LAKE FOREST | A trade for Brandon Marshall and the addition of free agents Eric Weems and Devin Thomas did not stop the Bears from trying to provide quarterback Jay Cutler with more weapons.

Bears pick DE McClellin at No. 19

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Shea McClellin grew up chasing chickens on a farm in Idaho. Now, he'll get paid to track down the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford.

Free agency helps, draft the key

By Barry Wilner AP Pro Football Writer

NEW YORK | The haul in free agency and through trades has strengthened the Broncos, Bills and Bears. Now comes the lifeblood of any NFL team: the draft.

Bears agree to one-year extension with Briggs

By The Associated Press

CHICAGO | Lance Briggs once vowed he would never play another down for the Bears. He keeps negotiating new deals with them, though.

Bears willing to 'babysit' coveted wide receiver Brandon Marshall

By Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com, (219) 933-4154

LAKE FOREST | Coach Lovie Smith and the Bears now have two goals for the 2012 season: win a Super Bowl and babysit new wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

Emotional Marshall excited to join Bears

BY JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Brandon Marshall paused to collect himself a couple times as he talked about joining the Bears and his bond with Jay Cutler. The wide receiver spoke eloquently about raising awareness of mental illness and the borderline p…

Bears GM says it's too soon to say if Marshall will be suspended for nightclub incident

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | Bears general manager Phil Emery said it's too soon to say if recently acquired Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall will be suspended because of an allegation that he struck a woman at a New York City nightclub.

Bears' Marshall accused of punching woman in the face

By The Associated Press

Less than a day after the Bears traded for Brandon Marshall, the Pro Bowl receiver has been accused in yet another off-field incident.

Phil Emery agrees to become Bears general manager

By The Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears have hired Kansas City Chiefs director of college scouting Phil Emery as their new general manager.

Bears sign Toub to 2-year deal

By The Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Chicago Bears signed special teams coordinator Dave Toub to a two-year contract on Tuesday.

Mike Martz says he's retiring from coaching

By The Associated Press

CHICAGO | Mike Martz says he is retiring from coaching.

Cutler, Grossman ask lawmakers to vote against right-to-work

By Dan Carden dan.carden@nwi.com, (317) 637-9078

INDIANAPOLIS | A current and a former Chicago Bears quarterback have written Indiana lawmakers urging them to reject a right-to-work law.

Bears interview Olson for passing coordinator

By The Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears were scheduled to interview former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Greg Olson for their passing coordinator/quarterbacks coach opening on Thursday.

Bears' tough guy Doug Plank wasn't about the jewelry

By Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com, (219) 933-4154

HOBART | Don't feel sorry for Doug Plank because he just missed earning a Super Bowl XX championship ring with the Bears.

Gary Old-Timers meet 'The Human Missile' on Wednesday night

By Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com, (219) 933-4154

Doug Plank rattles off his many surgical procedures like someone proudly listing all their grandchildren.

Bears promote Tice to offensive coordinator

BY ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears promoted offensive line coach Mike Tice to offensive coordinator Friday, replacing the departed Mike Martz.

JIM PETERS: Region Bengals fan basking in the playoff glow

By Jim Peters Times Columnist

As a Cincinnati Bengals fan in Northwest Indiana, it's rare that I have the occasion to gloat amidst the mass of Bears and, in recent years, Colts backers.

Bears fire Angelo, Martz resigns, Smith stays

By Andrew Seligman Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears won four division titles and reached the Super Bowl while Jerry Angelo was general manager. They also crumbled in a big way this season.