1923: A baby girl was born to Chicago Bears owner and coach George Halas. Virginia Halas McCaskey is the principal owner of the team. “I had assumed — and so had Min (Minnie, his wife ...

The Chicago Bears will no doubt be elated at the recent hiring of former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 5, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...