Chicagoans to urge Kaepernick to stand for anthem at Soldier Field

Several Chicagoans will rally Saturday morning to urge San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to stand for the national anthem when his team plays the Bears this weekend at Soldier Field.

Matt Barkley gets chance for second start against old coach

Matt Barkley is hoping to prove San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly knew what he was doing in the 2013 draft.

Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan out for the season

Dealing with several injuries, the Chicago Bears have already had plenty of issues this season.

Cutler doubtful for Sunday with shoulder injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans due to a shoulder injury.

Titans hope streak to playoffs starts against Bears

With all due respect to the teams left on the schedule, Tennessee coach Mike Mularkey sees no reason why the Titans can't win their remaining five games.

Bears LB Jerrell Freeman suspended for 4 games

Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substance policy.

Bears LB McPhee has choice words for Manning, Giants

Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee had some choice words for Eli Manning and the New York Giants.

Bears' Jeffery suspended, Long out for season

Chicago Bears star offensive lineman Kyle Long is done for the season after suffering an injury on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Ian Rapoport.

Bears' Alshon Jeffery suspended, Kyle Long out for the season

The NFL has suspended Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery four games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, another big blow for a struggling team.

Illini start sports Hall of Fame, Dick Butkus in 1st class

The University of Illinois is forming the school's first Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame and a member of its first class will be former Chicago Bears great Dick Butkus.