| Good afternoon, Chicago. The Chicago Bears have made it official, announcing Ben Johnson as their head coach today and scheduling an introductory news conference for tomorrow at Halas Hall. The team issued its formal news release a day after news broke that the Detroit Lions offensive coordinator had agreed to join the Bears and was finalizing a deal. Here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Puzzles & Games | Daily horoscope | Asking Eric news Alonzo Williams, former chief programs officer at the Chicago Park District, speaks
alongside then-Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown about their summer plans on May 17, 2021. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) Despite a ban from Park District work after he was asked to resign from a top post there for his involvement in the agency’s sexual abuse lifeguard scandal, a longtime government employee has again found a job with a Chicago alderman. More top news stories: business President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Donald
Trump is placing a big bet that his executive actions can cut energy prices and tame inflation and that the tariffs will strengthen the economy instead of exposing consumers to higher prices. But it’s unclear whether his orders will be enough to foster the growing economy with lower prices that he promised voters. More top business stories: sports Sky guard Chennedy Carter tries to score while guarded by the Wings’ Jacy Sheldon at Wintrust Arena on June 20, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) The Chicago Sky are moving on from Chennedy Carter after electing not to extend a qualifying offer to the dynamic guard. Carter is now an unrestricted free agent and can begin negotiations with other teams. More top sports stories: eat. watch. do. Isabel Campbell, left, of Aurora, and John Nook, of Washington D.C. explore the new Field Museum exhibition “Cats: Predators to Pets” in Chicago on Jan. 15, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune) As visitors follow a winding path through several rooms, they can trace the evolutionary timeline of cats, learn about their unique physiological and behavioral traits and explore the relationships between humans and cats throughout history. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: nation & world President Donald Trump signs an executive order on birthright citizenship in the Oval Office of the White House, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Here’s a closer look at birthright citizenship, Donald Trump’s executive order and reaction to it. More top stories from around the world: | 
