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Silvy: Bears ignored pass rush again – now the pressure shifts inside Halas Hall May 07, 2026

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The Bears passed on fixing their biggest flaw. Now Jaylon Johnson, Montez Sweat and others must answer for it — or this defense will fall apart again, Marc Silverman writes
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What we know about the Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule May 06, 2026

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The NFL hasn't announced a date when it will release the 2026 schedule yet. But there are some things we know about the Chicago Bears' 2026 slate. Here’s what we know about the Bears’ 2026 schedule.
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Rich Miller: Progressives demand more for social services as Bears stadium deal gains steam May 05, 2026

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Illinois faces a structural budget crisis: tax hikes, not economic growth, are keeping the state solvent – and that strategy is running out of runway.
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Looking at the Chicago Bears’ top positions of need following the NFL draft May 05, 2026

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The Chicago Bears' offseason roster additions are nearly complete after the NFL draft. So what are the Bears' top positions of need heading into offseason practices over the next month? Here's a look.
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Full lane closures on I-55 at I-80 in Will County going in over consecutive nights May 04, 2026

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The closures are necessary to safely install steel beams on the I-80 bridge over Interstate 55, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.
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What the Chicago Bears’ NFC North rivals have done this offseason May 04, 2026

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The Chicago Bears will enter next season as the reigning NFC North champions for the first time since 2019. Can they make it two straight division titles? Here’s what the other NFC North teams have done this offseason.
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Man who claimed he had contract to play for Bears sentenced to 4 years in prison for theft by deception May 03, 2026

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A Chicago man was sentenced in Kane County to four years in prison and ordered to pay $25,000 in restitution in a theft by deception case, authorities said, adding that among his falsehoods were claims he was going to play for the Bears.
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Here’s a look at the Chicago Bears’ depth chart following the NFL draft May 01, 2026

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The Chicago Bears added to their playoff roster during and after last week's NFL draft. Those additions will create different competitions throughout the roster over the coming months. Here’s a look at the Bears’ post-draft depth chart as of May 1.
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NFL focuses on fate of Bears stadium as the legislative clock ticks Apr 30, 2026

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The National Football League is closely following the Chicago Bears stadium saga as it winds its way through the Illinois General Assembly, officials indicated after a meeting on Wednesday
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NFL focuses on fate of Bears stadium as the legislative clock ticks Apr 30, 2026

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