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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye avoids Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson in the second quarter Oct. 22, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Q&A: When will things heat up in the trade market? What’s up with Jaylon Johnson’s downturn?

The Chicago Bears near the midpoint of the season at 5-2 in the ultracompetitive NFC North. A lot is swirling leaguewide, and Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.

Providence's Jaden Malone (10) tries to break free from Mount Vernon's Griffin Shirley (28) and Kylon Brown (52) during a Class 5A opening-round game in New Lenox Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for the 1st round of the playoffs

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Wyatt Kaiser (44) celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period of a game against the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center in Chicago on Oct. 27, 2026. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks snap a 3-game skid with a scrappy 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings

Bulls forward Leonard Miller hangs from the rim after dunking against Celtics guard Payton Pritchard, left, during the first half Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Leonard Miller arrived in Chicago as a trade-deadline throw-in. Could he be part of the Bulls’ future core?

Northwestern coach Chris Collins yells to his players during a Big Ten Tournament game March, 12, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/Chicago Tribune)

Will a massive reset work after exodus of transfers? What to know about Northwestern basketball this season.

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Chicago Bears

Dennis Sidler, owner of SidsGraphs, keeps autographed copies of a Mike Ditka photo at his home, Oct. 22, 2026. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

‘Ubiquitous’ Mike Ditka middle-finger photo remains a bit of a Chicago Bears mystery. Who snapped Da Finger?

The iconic Mike Ditka middle-finger photo has been everywhere for decades. So who snapped the photo of Da Coach giving Da Finger — and what's the origin of the story?

Chicago Bulls

Jayson Tatum of the Celtics drives against Caleb Wilson of the Bulls during the first quarter Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at TD Garden in Boston. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ loss to Boston Celtics, including the Caleb Wilson-Jayson Tatum matchup

Aspects of Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson’s game seem to be ahead of schedule, but he remains a raw prospect at age 20.

Chicago Blackhawks

Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Los Angeles Kings 1

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.

High School Sports

Providence's Broden Mackert (24) uses a stiff-arm on Mount Vernon's Josh Crowder (6) while carrying the ball during a Class 5A opening-round playoff game in New Lenox on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

IHSA football playoffs: Get dates, times and locations for first-round matchups in Class 8A to 1A

Here are the first-round matchups in the IHSA state football playoffs and the opening-round scores for all eight classes.

Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox part ways with television play-by-play announcer John Schriffen

The Chicago White Sox informed John Schriffen that his contract will not be extended as the club’s lead television play-by-play announcer.

Chicago Cubs

Workers continue construction around Wrigley Field on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Security upgrades are underway at Wrigley Field while Chicago Cubs watch the World Series on TV

The Chicago Cubs are currently ripping up sidewalks outside Wrigley Field for security updates in conjunction with the planned 2027 All-Star Game.

MLB

A Milwaukee Brewers fan watches warm ups prior to Game 4 of baseball's World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

World Series: Milwaukee Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to possibly celebrate the franchise’s 1st title

Milwaukee Brewers fans are flocking to Tropicana Field in hopes of seeing their team win a World Series title.

College Sports

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has a discussion with sideline judge Chris Junjulas during the first half against BYU on Oct. 17, 2026, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

4 things we heard from Marcus Freeman as Notre Dame looks to bounce back, including the skill-player rotation

Marcus Freeman said No. 5 Notre Dame used some of its bye week to take ownership of all that went wrong in the loss to BYU.

Bears stadium news

A sign welcomes the Chicago Bears to Hammond on June 10, 2026, outside the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in the area of their possible stadium site. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field

Arlington Heights? Indiana? Chicago? Here’s what to know about the Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field.

Chicago Sky

Sky coach Tyler Marsh watches the second quarter against the Fever on Aug. 8, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Tyler Marsh will remain Chicago Sky coach in 2027 despite 26-62 record over his 1st 2 seasons

Change isn't coming to the Chicago Sky. Coach Tyler Marsh will return for a third season in 2027.

Soccer

Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Or and Alexia Putellas wins her third

Harry Kane has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or prize after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d’Or.

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