Bear Necessities: Cassie goes in-depth on how the Bears grew from Week 2 to Week 18
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The Bears are in the playoffs, which many wouldn't have believed after the team started 0-2 this season. Cassie Carlson's Bear Necessities focuses on the biggest difference between Week 2 and Week 18.

Chicago Bulls beat Magic 121-114 behind Buzelis' 21, Herter's 20

Matas Buzelis scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, Kevin Huerter added 20 points, and the Bulls rallied to beat the Magic.

Bears vs. Lions: Will Ben Johnson bury his former team?
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The regular season winds down Sunday at Soldier Field as the Bears hope to knock off their divisional foe and lock up the #2 seed in the playoffs. Cassie, Lou & Anthony get you ready for the Bears' regular season finale against the Lions. Will Ben Johnson look to bury his former team early in the game, and how important is it for Caleb Williams to reach 4,000 passing yards?  Also, is the Bears' turnover reliant defense sustainable in the postseason?

Two Chicago-area teens get rare moment on Blackhawks ice through Make-A-Wish

Aubrey Meloy, 13, and John "JT" Byers, 16, both living with serious medical conditions, skated during the Chicago Blackhawks’ closed morning skate on New Year’s Day through Make-A-Wish Illinois.

Bears look to finish strong in Week 18 with playoff seeding on the line
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Lou Canellis breaks down the Bears’ decision to play their starters against the Lions, the importance of the No. 2 seed, and what to watch as Chicago prepares for the playoffs.

How to watch NFL football: Week 18

As we kick off the new year, teams are fighting for division titles and number one seeds entering the final week of the regular season.

Team Canada leaves Blackhawks star Connor Bedard off its Winter Olympic roster

The best player on the Chicago Blackhawks roster is seen as the future of the sport in the NHL. He's not the future of Team Canada Olympic hockey, just yet.

Sports betting group sues Chicago over new tax on sports wagers

A lawsuit from a group of sports betting companies seeks to stop Chicago's new tax on sports wagers from going into effect.

Rested or rusty? Top four playoff seeds eager to show they are ready as CFP quarterfinals arrive

Last year was the first for the expanded 12-team playoff, and the top four seeds with first-round byes all lost in the quarterfinals. This year's top seeds want to prove last year was a fluke.

Northwestern makes a splash, hiring Chip Kelly to lead its offense
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Northwestern is making a statement ahead of the opening of its new Ryan Field, hiring Chip Kelly to run the Wildcats’ offense.