{"id":928674,"date":"2026-06-25T19:12:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/928674\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T19:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T19:12:21","slug":"afternoon-briefing-bears-to-be-featured-in-hallmark-channel-holiday-movie-chicago-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/928674\/","title":{"rendered":"Afternoon Briefing: Bears to be featured in Hallmark Channel holiday movie \u2013 Chicago Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good afternoon, Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>Everybody is excited about the Chicago Bears this year. Even the Hallmark Channel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/chicago-bears-hallmark-holiday-touchdown\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Bears will be featured in \u201cHoliday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story,\u201d<\/a> the third original movie in the franchise created by Hallmark Media, the NFL and Skydance Sports. The franchise began in 2024 with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2024\/11\/22\/christmas-tv-movies-are-in-their-taylor-swift-era-with-two-swift-inspired-films-airing-this-year\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs-themed movie<\/a> \u2014 which featured cameos from coach Andy Reid, several Chiefs players and even tight end Travis Kelce\u2019s mother Donna Kelce.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/latest-headlines\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">chicagotribune.com\/latest-headlines<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2021\/02\/08\/how-to-manage-web-notifications-and-newsletter-emails\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sign up to get our alerts<\/a> on all your devices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/membership.chicagotribune.com\/newsletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to more newsletters<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/advice\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Asking Eric<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/horoscopes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Horoscopes<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/fun.chicagotribune.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Puzzles &amp; Games<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/news\/history\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Today in History<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Shaeve White holds a photo of her mother, Shanna White, outside her home in Sauk Village on June 24, 2026. Shanna was killed in a hit-and run accident in Winthrop Harbor in February 2026. Shaeve White helped track down the suspect, Travis Kern, through social media. (Antonio Perez\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"4000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CTC-L-winthrop-harbor-hitandrun13_264049893.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"37583957\" \/>Shaeve White holds a photo of her mother, Shanna White, outside her home in Sauk Village on June 24, 2026. Shanna was killed in a hit-and run accident in Winthrop Harbor in February 2026. Shaeve White helped track down the suspect, Travis Kern,  through social media. (Antonio Perez\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/woman-searches-social-media-for-alleged-driver-in-moms-deadly-hit-and-run\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sauk Village woman searches social media for alleged driver in mom\u2019s deadly hit-and-run<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know the cops and detectives are doing what they\u2019re supposed to do, but it felt like it wasn\u2019t enough,\u201d Shaeve White said. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/woman-searches-social-media-for-alleged-driver-in-moms-deadly-hit-and-run\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More top news stories:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Kaival Patel, 28, of Schaumburg, checks out a 2026 Sportage PHEV X-Line AWD at Bob Rohrman Schaumburg Kia dealership on June 23, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)\" width=\"2000\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CTC-L-amazon-autos-dealer022_264013555.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"37568458\" \/>Kaival Patel, 28, of Schaumburg, checks out a 2026 Sportage PHEV X-Line AWD at Bob Rohrman Schaumburg Kia dealership on June 23, 2026. (Josh Boland\/Chicago Tribune)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/amazon-autos-chicago-dealers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shopping for Amazon Prime Day deals? Shoppers in the Chicago area can add an SUV to their cart.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stocking up with household bargains this week for the annual Amazon Prime Day sale? This year, Chicago-area shoppers can throw a discounted SUV in their cart as well. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/amazon-autos-chicago-dealers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More top business stories:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Mets starting pitcher David Peterson in action during the first inning against the Phillies on June 21, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo\/Chris Szagola)\" width=\"3766\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CTC-CUBS-0625.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"37616281\" \/>Mets starting pitcher David Peterson in action during the first inning against the Phillies on June 21, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo\/Chris Szagola)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/chicago-cubs-trade-david-peterson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Cubs trade for New York Mets lefty David Peterson with rotation decimated by injuries<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The addition of David Peterson gives them a much-needed starter for a rotation down to four healthy arms on the big-league roster and their organizational depth limited. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/chicago-cubs-trade-david-peterson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More top sports stories:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" width=\"3047\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Obit_David_Clayton-Thomas_42738.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"37624063\" \/>Louis Armstrong, left, presents a Grammy Award to David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of the rock group \u201cBlood, Sweat and Tears\u201d, in New York, March 11, 1970. (AP Photo\/Dave Pickoff)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/david-clayton-thomas-dies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears, dead at 84<\/a><\/p>\n<p>David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat &amp; Tears whose husky, high-strung tenor on \u201cSpinning Wheel,\u201d \u201cWhen I Die\u201d and other hits helped make the so-called \u201cbrass rock\u201d band among the most popular acts of the late 1960s, has died at age 84. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/david-clayton-thomas-dies\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"President Donald Trump turns to depart after speaking with reporters as Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., from left, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., listen on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)\" width=\"3649\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Trump_Congress_22593_1b59a6-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"37615114\" \/>President Donald Trump turns to depart after speaking with reporters as Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., from left, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., listen on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo\/Jacquelyn Martin)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/senate-republicans-reject-war-resolution\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote yesterday to try to appease him, rejecting a war powers resolution a day after a similar measure passed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/2026\/06\/25\/senate-republicans-reject-war-resolution\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More top stories from around the world:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Good afternoon, Chicago. Everybody is excited about the Chicago Bears this year. Even the Hallmark Channel. 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