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Caleb Williams greets fellow Bears quarterback Case Keenum in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Browns on Aug. 15, 2026, at Soldier Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

The summer of Caleb Williams is over. A pivotal season for the Chicago Bears QB is about to get serious.

Caleb Williams wants to be in Chicago "forever," and he fully embraced summertime in the city. But now things get real as the Bears open the 2026 season.

Bears tight end Cole Kmet is greeted by coach Ben Johnson during training camp at Halas Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Lake Forest. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears opener against the Carolina Panthers — plus our Week 1 predictions

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson warms up for a game against the Twins on July 17, 2026, at Wrigley Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago baseball report: Cubs’ Dansby Swanson nears return — and White Sox ‘in a good spot’ in playoff chase

Blackhawks forward Ryan Roobroeck practices June 30, 2026, during development camp at the Blackhawks Ice Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

As Chicago Blackhawks prospect Ryan Roobroeck prepares for showcase, he uses Patrick Kane as motivation

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin throws a pass against Ball State during the first half on Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Big Ten football this week: Headline attractions have No. 1 Ohio State and Michigan facing major challenges

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Chicago Bears

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams speaks to the media after a practice during training camp at Halas Hall on Aug.11, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

How to get the latest Chicago Bears news all season

The Chicago Bears are back. Here's how you can stay up to date all season with the happenings on — and off — the field.

Chicago Cubs

Cubs starter Kevin Gausman pitches during the first inning against the Brewers on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

3 takeaways as Chicago Cubs get swept, including their tenuous playoff positioning — and the bullpen’s woes

The Chicago Cubs, riding a four-game losing streak, head into Thursday's day off looking to regroup.

Chicago White Sox

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami walks to the dugout in the sixth inning against the Pirates on Sept. 10, 2026, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

AL Central lead down to 1½ for skidding Chicago White Sox, who are held to 2 hits in 2-0 loss to cap sweep

The Chicago White Sox were held to two hits in a 2-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The Sox were swept in the three-game series and have lost eight of 11.

College Sports

The Michigan Marching Band performs at the end of the first period during a men's ice hockey game against Michigan State on Jan. 9, 2016, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Junfu Han/The Ann Arbor News via AP)

Former Michigan hockey players sue the school, alleging they were sexually abused decades ago

Sixteen men who played hockey at Michigan between 1984 and 2001 allege that their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals.

High School Sports

Miles White, a Division I prospect, is flourishing in his junior season for Hobart, which is ranked No. 6 in the Class 4A state coaches poll. (Michael Osipoff / Post-Tribune)

Miles White ‘has come a long way’ at Hobart. The Division I prospect has the potential to go much further.

The 6-foot-4 Miles White, whose upcoming game-day visit at Iowa State follows one at Louisville, has grown into a two-way standout.

Chicago Bulls

Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) drives against Grizzlies forward Taylor Hendricks during the first half of an NBA Summer League game Friday, July 10, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Ian Maule/AP)

Chicago Bulls 2026-27 schedule: 5 things to watch, including Caleb Wilson’s most highly anticipated game

The Chicago Bulls on Thursday announced the full 82-game schedule for the 2026-27 season, charting a path for the first year under new coach Tiago Splitter.

Chicago Blackhawks

Former Kings coach Barry Melrose speaks to fans as he is honored before a game against the Flames on Feb. 12, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP file)

Barry Melrose, the NHL player and coach who went on to a long broadcasting career, dies at age 70

Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting, has died. He was 70.

Chicago Sky

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark warm up for a Women’s Basketball World Cup quarterfinal match on Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are having ‘fun’ playing together for US — and not against each other

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s interactions are a subplot of the women’s FIBA World Cup, the WNBA season, and, if you spend enough time on social media, a divided country.

Bears stadium news

Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren speaks Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Progress is measured in small increments as Chicago Bears push forward with Hammond stadium plan

Kevin Warren and George McCaskey delivered an update on the Chicago Bears' stadium quest that was short on news. At least there has been progress on the field.

Soccer

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi is defended by the Fire's Maren Haile-Selassie, left, and Robert Lewandowski on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP/Getty Images/TNS)

Lionel Messi’s league-high 13th assist sets up the equalizer as Inter Miami ties the Chicago Fire 1-1

:Lionel Messi is the first player in MLS history with 30-plus goal contributions in three separate seasons.

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