Next week is a “big, big, big” week for hopes of a Chicago Bears stadium in the suburbs as state legislators return to Springfield to debate a tax break and other financial incentives, Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Thursday

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest a day after NFL free agency officially started. Here are three of the most interesting things Poles said.

The NFL officially started a new year at 3 p.m. Wednesday, which marked the official start of free agency. The Chicago Bears' trades that included DJ Moore and Garrett Bradbury became official while the team reportedly made another signing.

The Chicago Bears named defensive tackle Andrew Billings as their 2025 Ed Block Courage Award recipient Tuesday.

The Chicago Bears will bring in a veteran wide receiver and returner who has experience with Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Chicago will reportedly sign former Detroit Lion Kalif Raymond.

The Bears will reportedly sign left tackle Braxton Jones to a one-year, $10 million deal

The Chicago Bears won’t receive any compensatory picks for the hiring of Ian Cunningham.

The Chicago Bears filled their open starting linebacker spot Monday afternoon by bringing in a veteran. Chicago will reportedly sign Devin Bush to a three-year, $30 million contract.

The Chicago Bears filled one of their two open starting safety spots Monday by reportedly bringing in a Super Bowl champion. The Bears reportedly signed Coby Bryant to a three-year, $40 million deal, per multiple reports.