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Before Becoming the Bears Coach, Ben Johnson ‘Created a Monster’ in Detroit

The offensive minds that worked with Johnson reveal what makes the 38-year-old “different.”

The New York Times - Jan. 22

NWSL: Orlando to host Chicago in March opener

The NWSL released the schedule for the 2025 campaign that will feature two simultaneous regular season-openers on March 14, a Rivalry Weekend on Aug. 8-10, and the return of Decision Day on Nov. 2.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Perfect Bears NFL Draft plan: What Ben Johnson, Caleb Williams need to succeed in Year 1 together in Chicago

How the Bears can go from last to first in the NFC North

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Victoria the polar bear is elderly at 28 - now she needs special care

The Highland Wildlife Park's female bear Victoria has reached the grand old age of 28.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Corruption trial of Chicago’s ‘Velvet Hammer’ draws to dramatic close

Mike Madigan’s case caps a decade-long probe into official malfeasance in a city notorious for it

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Bears to hire Lions OC Johnson as new coach

Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to a deal to become the Bears' next head coach.

ESPN - Jan. 21

The Chicago Bears Nailed a Big Decision, and It’s Hard to Believe

No one knows what the future holds after the hire of Ben Johnson, but it’s a lot more promising now, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Almost half of Australia to swelter in heatwave weather with Perth and Brisbane to bear brunt

Temperatures of more than 12C above average forecast for WA’s capital while parts of Queensland could remain in the 20s at night until next week. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

New Bears coach Ben Johnson eyeing two former NFL head coaches for his staff in Chicago, per report

Ben Johnson has some familiar faces in mind for his coaching staff in Chicago

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

Migrant community in Chicago braces for possible mass deportations

With the inauguration of President Trump, large cities across the U.S. are bracing for arrest operations that could begin as soon as this week targeting undocumented immigrants. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Bears hiring Ben Johnson: How Chicago's new head coach can maximize Caleb Williams' potential

Priority No. 1 will be the development of last year's top draft pick

CBS Sports - Jan. 20

Report: Bears "heavily pursuing" Darren Rizzi for special teams coordinator job

The Bears aren't wasting any time in putting together a coaching staff after hiring Ben Johnson as head coach.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Bears to appoint Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as new head coach

38-year-old helped transform Detroit’s offense Bears QB Caleb Williams is an admirer of Johnson Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to become the Chicago Bears head coach, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Chicago Bears hire Detroit Lions coordinator Ben Johnson as head coach

The Chicago Bears are hiring Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach, reports NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

NBC News - Jan. 20

Tracking NFL coaching changes: Bears get their guy, and five openings remain

Five NFL teams have head-coach openings. Here's what to know about the coaching carousel.

ESPN - Jan. 20

Alaska to resume ‘barbaric’ shooting of bears and wolves from helicopters

Renewed program would allow hunters to eliminate up to 80% of the animals on 20,000 acres of state land. Alaska is set to resume the aerial gunning of bears and wolves as a population control ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

Chicago braces for immigration crackdown and deportations under Trump

CHICAGO — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar vows that the biggest city in the Midwest will be “ground zero” for mass deportations, and officials across the political spectrum in ...

NBC News - Jan. 20

Chicago weather: Wind chills plunge to -25, Cold Weather Advisory issued

Yahoo News - Jan. 20

Bears interview ex-Titans great George for HC job

The Bears brought in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview Sunday. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.

ESPN - Jan. 19

Sources: Bears' Tomlin call rebuffed by Steelers

The Bears recently called the Steelers to see whether they would be allowed to talk to Mike Tomlin in an attempt to trade for him, only to have Pittsburgh rebuff their inquiry, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Ex-Bears head coach interviews with Falcons for open defensive coordinator job

Matt Eberflus served as the Colts' DC before taking the Bears' coaching job in 2022

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

ICE planning major enforcement operation in Chicago after Trump inauguration

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are planning a major operation targeting immigrants in Chicago after Trump's inauguration, according to a document reviewed by NBC News and a person ...

NBC News - Jan. 18

Trump’s Deportation Plan Is Said to Start Next Week in Chicago

The size of the planned immigration raids is unclear, but they would be the opening step in the president-elect’s goal of overseeing the largest deportation program in history.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Steelers reportedly turned down Bears' request to trade for Mike Tomlin

Tomlin's contract features a no-trade clause, and both the head coach and team weren't interested in a trade

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Sammy Sosa gets warm reception for his reconciliation with the Chicago Cubs

Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs are back together after the slugger returned to the team’s annual fan convention

ABC News - Jan. 17

Trump plans large immigration raid in Chicago on Tuesday – report

Administration to send 100 to 200 officers to city on day two of new presidency, Wall Street Journal reports. Donald Trump’s incoming presidential administration plans to launch a large immigration ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams shares his side of the story after being catfished

CHICAGO — Caleb Williams has shared his side of the story after he was catfished in a now-viral video by someone claiming to be Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Coyote strike on the runway forces United Airlines flight back to Chicago's O'Hare

A United Airlines passenger jet struck a coyote during takeoff in Chicago

ABC News - Jan. 16

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears' coaching candidates

The key for Chicago's next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Chicago customs seized 1,500 Glock switches to turn guns automatic in 2024

Most of the Glock switch shipments had come from China, and were destined for various locations throughout the United States, CPB said.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Bears reportedly want to interview Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame is set to play Ohio State on Jan. 20 for the national championship.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

The stock market has one more chance to fight off the bears

Another S&P 500 close below 5,870 would signal more downside for the index. Plus, Amazon looks weak.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Teenager dies after bus station stabbing

A murder investigation begins and parts of a town centre are cordoned off after a 17-year-old dies.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Chicago Bears expected to interview Matt Campbell: Iowa State coach led team to 11 wins in 2024, per reports

Campbell has drawn NFL interest in the past, including from the Detroit Lions in 2021

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

Shadow The Hedgehog Build-A-Bears Are Getting Scalped For Ridiculous Prices

From the moment that Shadow the Hedgehog appeared in the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , it seemed obvious that Sega's antihero was going to be the sequel's breakout character. But few ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

Biden administration declines to remove grizzly bears from endangered list

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will keep endangered species protections for grizzly bears in place in most of the western U.S., the agency announced Wednesday, rebuffing states that ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

United flight clipped by another jet at Chicago's O'Hare airport

A United Airlines jet was clipped by another jet while they were taxiing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Wednesday. According to an emailed ...