Bears Win Again, Illinois Basketball Shines, Bulls Struggle

Chicago sports coverage for the week of November 2, 2026, focuses on the Chicago Bears' continued success and the strong start of the Illinois basketball team.

The Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. This marks the second consecutive week the Bears have beaten a team that played in the Super Bowl the previous year. The win has made the team a central topic of discussion in the NFL.

Sports host Dionne Miller discussed the team's progress with ESPN Radio's Jeff Meller. They analyzed the development of quarterback Caleb Williams and the coaching strategies of Ben Johnson. The pair also gave credit to general manager Ryan Poles for building a roster capable of contending for a championship.

Miller interviewed Bears Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher about the team's potential to reach the Super Bowl. Urlacher has not been to the Super Bowl since leading his team there in the past. He also previewed his new clothing line, Linebreaker, which is scheduled to debut on Sunday.

In college football, No. 11 Notre Dame faces No. 1 Miami in a crucial playoff game. The Irish aim to keep their postseason hopes alive. In college basketball, the season began this week with the Illinois Fighting Illini performing at a high level. They recorded a historic scoring game and followed it with a strong performance while star Caitlyn Clark was in attendance.

Professional teams in Chicago face a more difficult week. The Chicago Bulls have one win this season. The Chicago Blackhawks have not won a game on the road and have struggled to find consistency at home. Analyst David Ross provided betting picks for the upcoming NFL slate, while Meller discussed fantasy football strategies for the current period.

The broadcast airs live on Fridays at 5:30 and 8 p.m. and on Saturday mornings at 4:30 a.m. on ABC7 Chicago's 24/7 stream.