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 The best of sights and sounds from Fox Chicago's coverage at the NFL Combine this week. All of Cassie's interviews and segments are available to watch on our online platforms!

A year after uncertainty surrounded a new head coach and quarterback Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears are at the NFL Scouting Combine riding high off a division championship and playoff win, earning strong marks in the latest National Football League Players Association report cards and signaling continued growth as they prepare for the season ahead.

One year after uncertainty surrounded a new head coach and quarterback Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears arrived at the NFL Scouting Combine fresh off a division championship and playoff victory, with key workouts ahead, strong early National Football League Players Association report card grades, and growing optimism about what’s next for the team.

On Episode 2 of The Offseason, Cassie Carlson and Dan Wiederer recap an eventful week of the NFL Combine. What is the latest on Tremaine Edmunds and is there a chance Kevin Byard doesn't return next season? Also, could there be a realistic possibility Tyson Bagent gets traded? Plus, Dan gives us his bold prediction for what he thinks will happen before April.

Indiana and Illinois lawmakers are trying to pin down a final deal for the Bears' new stadium. And, Chicago's credit rating takes a hit. All this and more on The Chicago Report. 

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed the bill attempting to lure the Bears across state lines. But, Illinois lawmakers also took action too on Thursday. 

The Bears are getting calls on quarterback Tyson Bagent. NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero weighs what moving on from Bagent would mean for the Bears and for the QB class in this year's draft.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation Thursday authorizing funding mechanisms for the construction of a new stadium in Hammond that could attract the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana.

A new proposal in Springfield would let developers of major projects — including a potential Bears stadium — freeze property taxes for up to 40 years and negotiate payment deals with local governments. Supporters say it could help keep the team in Illinois, while critics argue it would shift the tax burden onto homeowners and small businesses.

As debate intensifies over a new home for the Chicago Bears, lawmakers in Illinois and Indiana are advancing rival stadium proposals, setting up a high-stakes showdown over where the franchise will land.

The Bears enjoyed the 2025 season. Why not run it back in 2026? Rich Eisen explains why that could be a good idea in a chat with Cassie Carlson.

With lawmakers in Illinois and Indiana debating the team’s future stadium, the Chicago Bears are focused on evaluation at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, where questions swirl about shifting perceptions and how they’ll use the 25th overall pick.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn is spearheading a new online petition to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, arguing the team belongs at home as neighboring Indiana ramps up efforts to lure them across state lines.