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The Bears scouting staff travels to Indianapolis for the NFL scouting combine every year, but this week represents a journey into unfamiliar territory.   The Chicago Bears head to the NFL scouting combine with a focus on five positions: edge rusher, defensive tackle, left tackle, safety and linebacker. NFL combine: Looking at the Bears' positions of need — and the prospects who could fill them The Chicago Bears head to the NFL scouting combine with a focus on five positions: edge rusher, defensive tackle, left tackle, safety and linebacker. Read Story Related articles: Column: Chicago Bears are headed to Indiana — for football, not politics. 6 topics for the NFL combine. Chicago Park District pushes $630M plan to revamp Soldier Field post-Bears © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion...

The Park District pitched state officials on converting the 61,500-seat venue to a destination for concerts and other special events once the Bears leave. Chicago Park District pushes $630M plan to revamp Soldier Field post-Bears While the Chicago Bears consider legislative proposals from Illinois and Indiana lawmakers to decide which state should be home to its new stadium, the Chicago Park District has proposed a more than half a billion-dollar plan to revamp Soldier Field for when the team moves on from there. Read Story Related articles: Chicago Bears stadium bill gets initial approval from Indiana House with minor amendment What to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe ...

Chicago operates under one of the strongest mayoral systems in the country. It is authorized under Illinois law and has been part of our civic architecture for generations. But it is worth asking whet The Supreme Court's decision invites us, here in Chicago, to take a fresh look at our own structure of government. Commentary What Chicago can learn about the separation of powers from the Supreme Court tariff ruling Chicago operates under one of the strongest mayoral systems in the country. It is authorized under Illinois law and has been part of our civic architecture for generations. But it is worth asking whether this structure reflects the same separation-of-powers principles we defend at the national level. Read Story © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe ...