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Pritzker says Bears megaproject bill is in hands of state legislature
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Pritzker says Bears megaproject bill is in hands of state legislature

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Mar 24, 2026

Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters in Springfield Tuesday that he would like to see state lawmakers pass legislation to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois sooner rather than later.

Chicago Bears free agency tracker for 2026 offseason
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Chicago Bears free agency tracker for 2026 offseason

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 11, 2026

Here is the full updated list of the Chicago Bears' signings, including contract information.

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Reports: Bears trading WR DJ Moore to Buffalo
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Reports: Bears trading WR DJ Moore to Buffalo

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 5, 2026

Moore joined Chicago in a blockbuster 2023 trade from Carolina. 

First Down: IL House committee passes Bears endorsed megaprojects bill
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First Down: IL House committee passes Bears endorsed megaprojects bill

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 26, 2026

The Payment of Lieu of Taxes plan could benefit companies hoping to have megaprojects across the entire state, so it's not strictly for the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears release statement as Indiana stadium bill inches closer to reality
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Chicago Bears release statement as Indiana stadium bill inches closer to reality

  • By Mary Ann Ahern
  • Updated Feb 19, 2026

The Chicago Bears released a statement Thursday as lawmakers took a step closer to making a stadium in northwest Indiana closer to reality.

Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state
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Illinois expands STAR bond eligibility for municipalities across the state

  • Mike Miletich
  • Updated Feb 9, 2026

STAR bonds support economic growth by financing the development and revitalization of tourism, entertainment and destination-based projects.

Caleb Williams named Bears' Offensive Player of the Year
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Caleb Williams named Bears' Offensive Player of the Year

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Jan 28, 2026

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was named the Bears' Offensive Player of the Year by ChicagoBears.com Wednesday.

Bears QB Caleb Williams aims higher after making his partnership with coach Ben Johnson work
Chicago Bears

Bears QB Caleb Williams aims higher after making his partnership with coach Ben Johnson work

  • By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press
  • Updated Dec 24, 2025

The Chicago Bears are in the playoffs with an 11-4 record largely because coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams found a way to make their relationship work.

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Bears show again they're not the same old team with wild overtime win over Packers
Chicago Bears

Bears show again they're not the same old team with wild overtime win over Packers

  • ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer
  • Updated Dec 22, 2025

The Bears got some payback for a loss at Lambeau Field two weeks earlier that briefly knocked them out of first place.

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Odunze out for Bears tilt against Green Bay on Sunday
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Odunze out for Bears tilt against Green Bay on Sunday

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Dec 5, 2025

Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Rome Odunze will not play in Sunday's divisional rivalry game at Green Bay, according to the team's injury report. 

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