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Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

CHICAGO | Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will have his No. 89 retired by the Bears next season.

21 hours ago Photos

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Bear Down: Remembering the best moments from Brian Urlacher's career

Bear Down: Remembering the best moments from Brian Urlacher's career

To celebrate the Hall-of-Fame career of an all-time Bears great, we take a look back at the top five moments in Brian Urlacher's career — with four honorable mentions — for No. 54:

May 22, 2013 7:15 pm

Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement

Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement

CHICAGO | Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

May 22, 2013 3:30 pm Photos

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Top Bears pick Long has school to wrap up

Top Bears pick Long has school to wrap up

LAKE FOREST | The Bears' draft picks have plenty of obstacles to overcome in the next few months while trying to fit onto the roster.

May 11, 2013 9:30 pm

Bears Super Bowl champion receiver Willie Gault makes a local appearance

Bears Super Bowl champion receiver Willie Gault makes a local appearance

SCHERERVILLE | By the multitude of record covers he signed, you could have mistaken Bears Super Bowl champion receiver Willie Gault as more of a pop music star than a football player.

May 11, 2013 5:00 pm

Bears add linebacker, tackle with final draft picks

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears knew they needed help at linebacker and on the offensive line, so it was no coincidence they doubled up their efforts at those spots on Saturday's final day of the NFL draft.

April 27, 2013 9:00 pm

Bears take LB Bostic in 2nd round

Bears take LB Bostic in 2nd round

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The  Bears acted to address the loss of linebacker Brian Urlacher in free agency by selecting Florida linebacker Jonathan Bostic in the second round of Friday's NFL draft.

April 26, 2013 8:00 pm

Bears take Oregon's Long with 20th pick

Bears take Oregon's Long with 20th pick

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears selected Oregon guard Kyle Long with the 20th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, hoping to shore up an offensive line that has ranked among the worst in recent years.

April 25, 2013 10:05 pm

Owens eyeing a comeback to the NFL, possibly Bears

Owens eyeing a comeback to the NFL, possibly Bears

HARVEY | Terrell Owens showed the crowd at Thornton High School Saturday he can still move at age 39.

April 23, 2013 6:00 pm

New coach, new offense for Bears at minicamp

New coach, new offense for Bears at minicamp

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Everything moved faster for Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears offense Tuesday at minicamp practice — including the new coach.

April 16, 2013 5:23 pm Photos

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VU punter participates in workout with Bears

VU punter participates in workout with Bears

VALPARAISO | Greg Wood doesn’t expect to hear his name called during the NFL Draft later this month. The Valparaiso senior punter is only hoping for an opportunity to get into training camp.

April 15, 2013 6:15 pm

Urlacher remains a question mark for Bears

Urlacher remains a question mark for Bears

LAKE FOREST | Brian Urlacher will simply have to wait and see if he is going to join new Bears Jermon Bushrod and Martellus Bennett next season.

March 13, 2013 5:00 pm

Bears nab left tackle, tight end as free agency begins

Bears nab left tackle, tight end as free agency begins

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with T Jermon Bushrod on a five-year contract today. Also today, tight end Martellus Bennett agreed to a four-year contract with the Bears, leaving the Giants after one season, and defensive tackle Henry Melt…

March 12, 2013 8:30 pm

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

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.

February 14, 2013 7:30 am

Israel Idonije makes appearance at Valparaiso Health Center open house

Israel Idonije makes appearance at Valparaiso Health Center open house

VALPARAISO | They do things a little differently north of the border.

January 26, 2013 6:00 pm

Ex-Bear Wilson makes an appearance at Bridges

Ex-Bear Wilson makes an appearance at Bridges

GRIFFITH | "You look like you can still play," said East Chicago resident John Castillo, who marveled at the sight of a still lean and athletic-cut Otis Wilson, who made a Jan. 20 appearance at Bridges' Scoreboard Restaurant and Sports Bar.

January 25, 2013 7:00 pm

New coach Marc Trestman is 'the compass' and eager to lead the Bears

New coach Marc Trestman is 'the compass' and eager to lead the Bears

LAKE FOREST | At age 57, a balding Marc Trestman looks more like an accountant than a newly-hired NFL head coach.

January 17, 2013 10:00 pm

Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace Smith

Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace Smith

CHICAGO | The Chicago Bears hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman on Wednesday to replace the fired Lovie Smith and gave him two basic tasks — fix the offense and lead the team to the playoffs on a consistent basis.

January 16, 2013 8:00 pm Photos

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JIM PETERS: Trestman will drag Bears offense into the 21st Century

Defense wins championships, at least that's what they used to say.

January 16, 2013 5:00 pm

Colts give Bears permission to interview Arians

Colts give Bears permission to interview Arians

INDIANAPOLIS | The Colts want offensive coordinator Bruce Arians to stick around a little longer.

January 03, 2013 7:00 pm

Bears GM: Playoff misses did in Smith

Bears GM: Playoff misses did in Smith

LAKE FOREST | The Bears had too many playoff misses and too many problems on offense. That's why general manager Phil Emery fired coach Lovie Smith.

January 01, 2013 9:30 pm

Bears fire coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons

Bears fire coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears reached the Super Bowl under coach Lovie Smith and consistently boasted a formidable defense.

December 31, 2012 6:00 pm Photos

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Bears beat Lions, but out of playoffs with Packers' loss

Bears beat Lions, but out of playoffs with Packers' loss

DETROIT | Jay Cutler led the Bears to victory, then uttered three words that must have felt awkward coming out of his mouth.

December 30, 2012 9:30 pm Photos

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Bears face uncertain times even if they beat Lions

Bears face uncertain times even if they beat Lions

LAKE FOREST | Bears linebacker Lance Briggs insisted all he's thinking about is Chicago beating the Detroit Lions and reaching the playoffs.

December 27, 2012 6:45 pm

NFL INSIDER: Bears limping toward January -- with a little help from their 'friends'

On Nov. 9, I was talking worst-case scenario.

December 27, 2012 5:30 pm

Five Bears, two Colts make Pro Bowl rosters

NEW YORK | Sensational comebacks have Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson headed for the Pro Bowl.

December 26, 2012 6:45 pm Photos

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Bears' Henry Melton calls out Lions for their dirty play.

Bears' Henry Melton calls out Lions for their dirty play.

LAKE FOREST | You don't stand over a bonfire and pour gas on the flames.

December 26, 2012 6:15 pm Photos

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Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

CHICAGO | Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will have his No. 89 retired by the Bears next season.

21 hours ago Photos

Photos

Bear Down: Remembering the best moments from Brian Urlacher's career

Bear Down: Remembering the best moments from Brian Urlacher's career

To celebrate the Hall-of-Fame career of an all-time Bears great, we take a look back at the top five moments in Brian Urlacher's career — with…

May 22, 2013 7:15 pm
Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement

Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement

CHICAGO | Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

May 22, 2013 3:30 pm Photos

Photos

Top Bears pick Long has school to wrap up

Top Bears pick Long has school to wrap up

LAKE FOREST | The Bears' draft picks have plenty of obstacles to overcome in the next few months while trying to fit onto the roster.

May 11, 2013 9:30 pm
Bears Super Bowl champion receiver Willie Gault makes a local appearance

Bears Super Bowl champion receiver Willie Gault makes a local appearance

SCHERERVILLE | By the multitude of record covers he signed, you could have mistaken Bears Super Bowl champion receiver Willie Gault as more of…

May 11, 2013 5:00 pm

Bears add linebacker, tackle with final draft picks

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears knew they needed help at linebacker and on the offensive line, so it was no coincidence they doubled up their ef…

April 27, 2013 9:00 pm
Bears take LB Bostic in 2nd round

Bears take LB Bostic in 2nd round

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The  Bears acted to address the loss of linebacker Brian Urlacher in free agency by selecting Florida linebacker Jonathan …

April 26, 2013 8:00 pm
Bears take Oregon's Long with 20th pick

Bears take Oregon's Long with 20th pick

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears selected Oregon guard Kyle Long with the 20th pick in the NFL draft Thursday night, hoping to shore up an offens…

April 25, 2013 10:05 pm
Owens eyeing a comeback to the NFL, possibly Bears

Owens eyeing a comeback to the NFL, possibly Bears

HARVEY | Terrell Owens showed the crowd at Thornton High School Saturday he can still move at age 39.

April 23, 2013 6:00 pm
New coach, new offense for Bears at minicamp

New coach, new offense for Bears at minicamp

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Everything moved faster for Jay Cutler and the Chicago Bears offense Tuesday at minicamp practice — including the new coach.

April 16, 2013 5:23 pm Photos

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VU punter participates in workout with Bears

VU punter participates in workout with Bears

VALPARAISO | Greg Wood doesn’t expect to hear his name called during the NFL Draft later this month. The Valparaiso senior punter is only hopi…

April 15, 2013 6:15 pm
Urlacher remains a question mark for Bears

Urlacher remains a question mark for Bears

LAKE FOREST | Brian Urlacher will simply have to wait and see if he is going to join new Bears Jermon Bushrod and Martellus Bennett next season.

March 13, 2013 5:00 pm
Bears nab left tackle, tight end as free agency begins

Bears nab left tackle, tight end as free agency begins

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with T Jermon Bushrod on a five-year contract today. Also today, tight end Martellus Bennett agreed to a fou…

March 12, 2013 8:30 pm
Bears' coaches have yet to decide on Urlacher and Hester's futures

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.

February 14, 2013 7:30 am
Israel Idonije makes appearance at Valparaiso Health Center open house

Israel Idonije makes appearance at Valparaiso Health Center open house

VALPARAISO | They do things a little differently north of the border.

January 26, 2013 6:00 pm
Ex-Bear Wilson makes an appearance at Bridges

Ex-Bear Wilson makes an appearance at Bridges

GRIFFITH | "You look like you can still play," said East Chicago resident John Castillo, who marveled at the sight of a still lean and athleti…

January 25, 2013 7:00 pm
New coach Marc Trestman is 'the compass' and eager to lead the Bears

New coach Marc Trestman is 'the compass' and eager to lead the Bears

LAKE FOREST | At age 57, a balding Marc Trestman looks more like an accountant than a newly-hired NFL head coach.

January 17, 2013 10:00 pm
Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace Smith

Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace Smith

CHICAGO | The Chicago Bears hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman on Wednesday to replace the fired Lovie Smith and gave him two basic …

January 16, 2013 8:00 pm Photos

Photos

JIM PETERS: Trestman will drag Bears offense into the 21st Century

Defense wins championships, at least that's what they used to say.

January 16, 2013 5:00 pm
Colts give Bears permission to interview Arians

Colts give Bears permission to interview Arians

INDIANAPOLIS | The Colts want offensive coordinator Bruce Arians to stick around a little longer.

January 03, 2013 7:00 pm
Bears GM: Playoff misses did in Smith

Bears GM: Playoff misses did in Smith

LAKE FOREST | The Bears had too many playoff misses and too many problems on offense. That's why general manager Phil Emery fired coach Lovie Smith.

January 01, 2013 9:30 pm
Bears fire coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons

Bears fire coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears reached the Super Bowl under coach Lovie Smith and consistently boasted a formidable defense.

December 31, 2012 6:00 pm Photos

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Bears beat Lions, but out of playoffs with Packers' loss

Bears beat Lions, but out of playoffs with Packers' loss

DETROIT | Jay Cutler led the Bears to victory, then uttered three words that must have felt awkward coming out of his mouth.

December 30, 2012 9:30 pm Photos

Photos

Bears face uncertain times even if they beat Lions

Bears face uncertain times even if they beat Lions

LAKE FOREST | Bears linebacker Lance Briggs insisted all he's thinking about is Chicago beating the Detroit Lions and reaching the playoffs.

December 27, 2012 6:45 pm

NFL INSIDER: Bears limping toward January -- with a little help from their 'friends'

On Nov. 9, I was talking worst-case scenario.

December 27, 2012 5:30 pm

Five Bears, two Colts make Pro Bowl rosters

NEW YORK | Sensational comebacks have Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson headed for the Pro Bowl.

December 26, 2012 6:45 pm Photos

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Bears' Henry Melton calls out Lions for their dirty play.

Bears' Henry Melton calls out Lions for their dirty play.

LAKE FOREST | You don't stand over a bonfire and pour gas on the flames.

December 26, 2012 6:15 pm Photos

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Bears beat Arizona 28-13, keep playoff hopes alive

Bears beat Arizona 28-13, keep playoff hopes alive

GLENDALE, Ariz. | Of course the defense made the plays that mattered most for Chicago. These are, after all, the Bears.

December 23, 2012 8:19 pm Photos

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Bears versus Cardinals could decide fate of both head coaches

Bears versus Cardinals could decide fate of both head coaches

TEMPE, Ariz. | They are two teams that got off to fine starts only to see the situations disintegrate.

December 22, 2012 5:30 pm
NFL INSIDER: 'Twas the Night Before Picks-mas': The Holiday Insider

NFL INSIDER: 'Twas the Night Before Picks-mas': The Holiday Insider

It's that time of year again – the time I have an imaginary conversation with a fat man in a red suit.

December 20, 2012 6:30 pm
Marshall understands strong comments irked some

Marshall understands strong comments irked some

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Brandon Marshall understands he might have offended some people with his demand for accountability following the Bears' lo…

December 19, 2012 6:30 pm
Pressure builds on Bears during another late swoon

Pressure builds on Bears during another late swoon

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Lovie Smith says he can't get caught up in any outside discussion about his job security as the Bears scuffle along, in da…

December 17, 2012 3:16 pm
Slumping Bears now struggling for their postseason lives

Slumping Bears now struggling for their postseason lives

CHICAGO | Talking trash is OK if you work for the park district or streets and sanitation.

December 16, 2012 6:15 pm Photos

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Merrillville's Neal offers 'sack' of football goodies for his family

Merrillville's Neal offers 'sack' of football goodies for his family

CHICAGO | If Mike Neal were in his 10th NFL season with all the nagging injuries he's had, you'd agree it was the price athletes pay in this p…

December 16, 2012 6:15 pm Photos

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Bears' tight ends need to get the drop on Packers' defense

Bears' tight ends need to get the drop on Packers' defense

CHICAGO | Jay Cutler says everyone's job is on the line this frustrating Bears' season.

December 15, 2012 6:15 pm Related
Briggs joins Marshall in unloading on Packers

Briggs joins Marshall in unloading on Packers

LAKE FOREST | The NFL's oldest rivals are spicing up their Sunday showdown with some serious trash talk.

December 13, 2012 10:00 pm
Bears' Marshall spreads holiday jeer toward Green Bay Packers

Bears' Marshall spreads holiday jeer toward Green Bay Packers

LAKE FOREST | Suddenly, without warning, the Charlie Brown Christmas Theme filled the media room at Halas Hall on Wednesday.

December 12, 2012 10:30 pm Photos

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Bears kicker Gould to miss rest of season

Bears kicker Gould to miss rest of season

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | Bears kicker Robbie Gould will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left calf, another blow to the stumbling Bea…

December 11, 2012 6:30 pm
It's sink or swim for struggling Bears

It's sink or swim for struggling Bears

LAKE FOREST | Coach Lovie Smith realizes the Bears no longer control their fate in the NFC North. Their playoff hopes still are in their hands…

December 10, 2012 6:00 pm Photos

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Bears, Vikings meet for 2nd time in 3 weeks

Bears, Vikings meet for 2nd time in 3 weeks

MINNEAPOLIS | Finding a little extra intensity and edge usually isn't a problem when the Minnesota Vikings play the Bears.

December 08, 2012 6:30 pm

BEARS SIDER: 'Kid' quarterback sends Bears reeling in defeat

CHICAGO | Russell Wilson had 71 yards rushing and a 7.9 yards per carry average. If he were on the Bears, he would've been their leading ballc…

December 02, 2012 7:15 pm

This Mr. Wilson is a real menace to the shell-shocked Bears

CHICAGO | Russell Wilson turned 24 years old on Thursday and just bought his first razor.

December 02, 2012 6:15 pm

Bears must stop Lynch, contain rookie QB Wilson

CHICAGO | Marshawn Lynch isn't the most talkative guy in the NFL, for whatever reason.

December 01, 2012 5:00 pm
NFL INSIDER: Déjà vu all over again? Bears hope not

NFL INSIDER: Déjà vu all over again? Bears hope not

What a difference a year makes. Maybe.

November 29, 2012 5:00 pm

Brandon Marshall could face his 'biggest' challenges of the season in Seahawks defensive backs

LAKE FOREST | Bears' wide receiver Brandon Marshall can finally pick on someone his own size.

November 28, 2012 6:00 pm
Bears place G Lance Louis on IR with knee injury

Bears place G Lance Louis on IR with knee injury

LAKE FOREST, Ill. | The Bears will be without starting right guard Lance Louis for the rest of the season because of a left knee injury. And f…

November 26, 2012 3:35 pm Photos

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Bears put NFC rival Vikings in their place

CHICAGO | As of Sunday morning, the Bears' remaining six NFC opponents were a respectable 33-27.

November 25, 2012 6:00 pm
BEARS SIDER: Bears' Cutler, Marshall at their best when together

BEARS SIDER: Bears' Cutler, Marshall at their best when together

CHICAGO | See Jay Cutler run, duck, dodge, leap tall defenders, then throw laser beams downfield.

November 25, 2012 6:00 pm
Peterson ready to take Bears' best punch

Peterson ready to take Bears' best punch

Derrick Rose continues a lengthy rehab after tearing his ACL in the NBA playoffs last season.

November 24, 2012 5:45 pm Related
AL HAMNIK: Bears have no time to think about past failures

AL HAMNIK: Bears have no time to think about past failures

Pointing fingers is OK for traffic cops and Walmart greeters.

November 24, 2012 5:00 pm
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