What's next for the Bears after Illinois fails to pass new stadium bill?

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/1 7:20A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears didn't get the answer they were hoping for in Springfield over the weekend as the Illinois legislature failed to pass a bill aiming to keep the team in the state. So what's next for the team and the state?

Chicago Bears release statement after $55B Illinois budget passes without stadium bill

NBC Chicago (Sports) 6/1 6:41A NBC Chicago Staff

The statement comes hours after Sunday's budget deadline of midnight, with lawmakers scrambling to find a path forward to keep the team from moving to Indiana.

Pete Crow-Armstrong silences shirtless Cardinals fans with epic home run

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/31 7:37A NBC Chicago Staff

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hasn’t had the best season so far, but he had an epic moment in Saturday’s win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Bears' stadium decision faces key deadline as legislative session ends Sunday. What to know

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/30 9:29A NBC Chicago Staff

With the Illinois legislative session set to adjourn on Sunday, lawmakers are up against the clock to advance the Chicago Bears' stadium project.

Edward Cabrera placed on injured list by Cubs as injury woes continue

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/24 7:35A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs’ pitching staff has taken another hit as starter Edward Cabrera has landed on the 15-day injured list.

NFL Commissioner says there are 2 ‘viable' sites for Bears stadium—and neither is in Chicago

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/20 3:42A NBC Chicago Staff

Lawmakers in Illinois have 11 days left to get a deal on the table to keep the Bears in the state.

Happy holidays? Packers-Bears game reportedly set for Christmas Day

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/14 6:35A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears already know they’re playing on Thanksgiving, but could the Monsters of the Midway be busy on Christmas too?

NFL Schedule 2026: Chicago Bears to play Thanksgiving Day game vs. Detroit Lions

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/14 4:22A NBC Chicago Staff

The last time the Bears played a Thanksgiving game in Detroit, was in 2024 when they were blown out by the Lions.

2026 Chicago Bears schedule: What time it will be released, who they'll play and more

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/14 1:09A NBC Chicago Staff

It's not football season yet, but it may start to feel like it Thursday as the Chicago Bears' 2026 regular season schedule is released.

Chicago Cubs' game time vs. Reds moved up due to weather concerns

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/4 7:31A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs will move up their scheduled game against the Cincinnati Reds due to forecasted inclement weather.

Bears' schedule: 2026 opponents, schedule release info, more

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/3 7:30A NBC Chicago Staff

The Chicago Bears’ schedule hasn’t been released yet, but when could we find out what the team’s 2026 season could look like?

Cubs' roster moves: Daniel Palencia back ahead of finale vs. Diamondbacks

NBC Chicago (Sports) 5/3 5:55A James Neveau

The Chicago Cubs will get a key member of their roster back Sunday, as closer Daniel Palencia was activated from the injured list.

Who is Dillon Thieneman? What to know about Bears' first-round draft pick

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/24 1:58A Alex Dvorak and Sanjesh Singh

The Bears selected Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman 25th overall in the first round, but what should you know about the newest member of the Chicago team?

White Sox trade infielder Lenyn Sosa to Blue Jays

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/13 7:28A James Neveau

The Chicago White Sox have made a trade, sending infielder Lenyn Sosa to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Top pitching prospect Noah Schultz being called up by White Sox

NBC Chicago (Sports) 4/12 7:38A James Neveau

The Chicago White Sox announced Sunday that they will call up Noah Schultz, their top pitching prospect.