Will Larkin

Young's DJ Steward goes up for a dunk against Crete-Monee during the Proviso West Holiday Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018.

Young’s DJ Steward and Maine West’s Angela Dugalic are named McDonald’s All-Americans

January 24, 2020 at 1:27 a.m.

DJ Steward was named to the roster of the McDonald's All-American Game on Thursday, becoming the first Illinois boys player to earn the national honor in five years. Angela Dugalic...

Joe Maddon talks to his players during a spring training practice at Sloan Park on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.

Who was Chicago’s best — or worst — manager or coach of the decade?

December 31, 2019 at 4:44 p.m.

When it came to Chicago's coaches and managers in the 2010s, we had the good, the bad, and that was about it. There wasn't much of a middle class among...

Bears quarterback Chase Daniel (4) and fellow quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) warm up before a game against the Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019.

Chase Daniel: 7 things to know about the Chicago Bears quarterback

September 30, 2019 at 12:10 p.m.

Chase Daniel replaced injured Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the first quarter Sunday against the Vikings. Daniel got the Bears on the board on his first possession, throwing a 10-yard...

Walter Payton relaxes after breaking Jim Brown's NFL record for combined yardage in a victory over Denver in on September 1984. Payton rushed for 179 yards in the game.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 1, Walter Payton

April 26, 2025 at 11:23 a.m.

The Tribune ranked the 100 best players ever before the team's 100th season. Here is the story on No. 1, Walter Payton.

Bears linebacker Dick Butkus playing against the Cowboys on Sept. 16, 1973.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 2, Dick Butkus

April 26, 2025 at 11:23 a.m.

The Tribune ranked the 100 best players ever before the team's 100th season. Here is the story on No. 2, Dick Butkus.

Bronko Nagurski scores on a 1-yard touchdown run in the Bears' 41-21 victory over the Redskins in the NFL championship game at Wrigley Field on Dec. 26, 1943.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 3, Bronko Nagurski

April 26, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

The Tribune ranked the 100 best players ever before the team's 100th season. Here is the story on No. 3, Bronko Nagurski.

Bears running back Gale Sayers runs away from the 49ers defense for one of his six touchdowns in a Dec. 12, 1965, game at Wrigley Field.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 4, Gale Sayers

April 26, 2025 at 11:21 a.m.

The Tribune ranked the 100 best players ever before the team's 100th season. Here is the story on No. 4, Gale Sayers.

Quarterback Sid Luckman, right, gives his Bears backup Nick Sacrinty some pointers on accuracy during an Oct. 16, 1947, practice.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 5, Sid Luckman

April 26, 2025 at 11:20 a.m.

The Tribune ranked the 100 best players ever before the team's 100th season. Here is the story on No. 5, Sid Luckman.

Bears Hall of Famer Bill George, pictured circa 1953, a year before he pioneered the middle linebacker position.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 6, Bill George

April 26, 2025 at 11:20 a.m.

The Tribune ranked the 100 best players ever before the team's 100th season. Here is the story on No. 6, Bill George.

The Bears' Clyde "Bulldog" Turner, shown here in 1942, played center and linebacker from 1940 to 1952 was a superb snapper, blocker and defender on four NFL championship teams. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1966.

Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 7, Bulldog Turner

April 26, 2025 at 11:19 a.m.

The Tribune ranked the 100 best players ever before the team's 100th season. Here is the story on No. 7, Bulldog Turner.

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