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Jeffery Simmons debuts and the Bears beat the defending champion Seahawks 34-17

If you skipped the late game, here's the short version: the Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night in Seattle and improved to 6-2.

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Simmons, Williams and Swift powered the win

6
tackles for Jeffery Simmons in his Bears debut
247
passing yards for Caleb Williams
3
touchdown runs for D'Andre Swift
6-2
the Bears' record after the win

Sources: WGN-TV, Chicago Sun-Times, FOX Illinois

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  • Election DayIllinois polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

    Illinois polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, and on Monday voters waited hours at the Lakeview early voting site, where election judges said there were only seven booths and a long ballot. Voting today? We suggest going early.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: ABC7 Chicago, CBS Chicago

  • BlackhawksThe Blackhawks fell 5-2 to the Avalanche at the United Center on Monday, dropping to 4-10-1.

    The Blackhawks fell 5-2 to the Avalanche at the United Center on Monday, dropping to 4-10-1. They led 2-0 on goals from Wyatt Kaiser and Roman Kantserov, then gave up five unanswered goals. Patrick Kane left in the second period with an upper-body injury and will miss at least a couple of games. Chicago opens a three-game road trip in Florida on Wednesday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: CBS Chicago, Chicago Hockey Now, Chicago Sun-Times, WGN Radio

  • Shedd belugasShedd Aquarium released necropsy findings Monday on Osiris and Caspian, two of the four rescued belugas that have died since arriving in Chicago.

    Shedd Aquarium released necropsy findings Monday on Osiris and Caspian, two of the four rescued belugas that have died since arriving in Chicago. The reports found depleted fat reserves and abnormalities affecting multiple internal organs. The aquarium said the chronic conditions "were unknowable before the rescue."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: FOX 32 Chicago, ABC7 Chicago

  • White SoxWill Venable is a finalist for AL Manager of the Year, alongside the Red Sox's Chad Tracy and the Rays' Kevin Cash.

    Will Venable is a finalist for AL Manager of the Year, alongside the Red Sox's Chad Tracy and the Rays' Kevin Cash. The White Sox won 84 games in 2026 and earned their first playoff berth in five years. The award is decided by a vote of Baseball Writers Association of America members.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Chicago Sun-Times, WGN-TV

  • D'Andre SwiftSwift's three touchdowns Monday put him at 10 this season through eight games.

    Swift's three touchdowns Monday put him at 10 this season through eight games. He's the first Bears running back since Raymont Harris in 1997 to rush for 10 or more touchdowns, according to Pro Football Reference's Stathead tool.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NBC 5 Chicago

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  1. WBEZ Chicago1 hour ago

    How can we be better citizens?

    On this Election Day, Say More asks listeners how they stay civically engaged.

  2. WBEZ Chicago1 hour ago

    Vendors flagged with health code violations at Taste of Chicago raises questions on food safety

    Inspectors logged more than 160 violations during the festival.

  3. WBEZ Chicago1 hour ago

    Get your tickets for the 32nd annual Black Harvest Film Festival

    The Black Harvest Film Festival runs Nov. 6-15 2026 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.

  4. WGN-TV1 hour ago

    Boil Water Order in effect for Robbins as crews work to repair large water main break

    A Boil Water Order is in effect for the Village of Robbins as crews work to repair a massive water main break.

  5. Chicago Sun-Times1 hour ago

    How Bears QB Caleb Williams masters 'elaborate gameplan' vs. Seahawks

    Williams — and the Bears — are having a moment.

  6. FOX 32 Chicago1 hour ago

    Understanding different ballot questions

    Cook County has a question in its ballot asking voters if they would support a 3% tax on millionaires that would reduce property taxes and go towards education funding. However, this question is non-binding, and even with overwhelming support, would not automatically become law. It is instead seen as an advisory ballot question. However, in several counties in Illinois, there are binding questions on the ballot.

  7. FOX 32 Chicago1 hour ago

    Illinois governor election: JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey make final pitch to voters

    JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey made their final pitches to Illinois voters Tuesday, with Bailey greeting commuters in Palatine and Pritzker making an Election Day stop at Manny’s Deli in Chicago.

  8. NBC 5 Chicago1 hour ago

    Live Illinois election updates: Polling place problems, controversies and more

    Election Day is here and polls will be open in Illinois for the 2026 midterm election until 7 p.m., with a number of majors races on the ballot.

  9. Chicago Sun-Times1 hour ago

    'El Jefe' takes charge: DT Jeffery Simmons embraces role, responsibility as new boss of Bears' defense

    Simmons rewarded the Bears, who traded two first-round picks for him last week, with a spectacular debut that had wide-ranging impact in their 34-17 win over the Seahawks.

  10. NBC 5 Chicago1 hour ago

    What time do polls close on Election Day? What to know before you vote

    How late can you vote in Illinois this Election Day?

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Bears beat the champs 34-17, and it's Election Day

Plus, polls are open until 7 p.m. and Patrick Kane left Monday's game hurt.

The TLDR

  1. Bears beat the Seahawks 34-17 and improve to 6-2
  2. Illinois polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today
  3. Patrick Kane leaves Blackhawks' 5-2 loss with an injury
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