Eli Ong
@thepenofeli.bsky.social
Digital Sports Journalist at WGN TV News | All things Chicago Sports | PFWA Member | GVSU/Medill Alum |
Some Black Friday morning reading ahead of #Bears vs #Eagles this afternoon.
Navigating the Caleb Williams Experience. After last week's 3-TD game against the Steelers, what can be made of his performance so far this season?
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Navigating the Caleb Williams Experience. After last week's 3-TD game against the Steelers, what can be made of his performance so far this season?
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November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Some Black Friday morning reading ahead of #Bears vs #Eagles this afternoon.
Navigating the Caleb Williams Experience. After last week's 3-TD game against the Steelers, what can be made of his performance so far this season?
wgntv.com/sports/navig...
Navigating the Caleb Williams Experience. After last week's 3-TD game against the Steelers, what can be made of his performance so far this season?
wgntv.com/sports/navig...
With their 3 starting LB's and top 2 corners out before Sunday's first snap, and two of their replacements sidelined by the end of the first quarter, the mantra for the Chicago Bears on Sunday was "next man up."
How those next men up got the job done, for @wgntv.com:
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How those next men up got the job done, for @wgntv.com:
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November 24, 2025 at 8:32 PM
With their 3 starting LB's and top 2 corners out before Sunday's first snap, and two of their replacements sidelined by the end of the first quarter, the mantra for the Chicago Bears on Sunday was "next man up."
How those next men up got the job done, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/next-...
How those next men up got the job done, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/next-...
Sunday felt like a “moment of truth” game for the #Bears, and just like in so many ways that led up to this game in previous weeks, they found a way to keep on winning.
Today's gamer, after Chicago improved to 8-3, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/brisk...
Today's gamer, after Chicago improved to 8-3, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/brisk...
November 24, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Sunday felt like a “moment of truth” game for the #Bears, and just like in so many ways that led up to this game in previous weeks, they found a way to keep on winning.
Today's gamer, after Chicago improved to 8-3, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/brisk...
Today's gamer, after Chicago improved to 8-3, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/brisk...
When it comes to the pantheon of NFL quarterbacks, Caleb Williams and Aaron Rodgers were never quite destined to cross paths on the field. Still, the stars aligned for the opportunity to present itself.
What the opportunity means, for @wgntv.com:
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What the opportunity means, for @wgntv.com:
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November 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
When it comes to the pantheon of NFL quarterbacks, Caleb Williams and Aaron Rodgers were never quite destined to cross paths on the field. Still, the stars aligned for the opportunity to present itself.
What the opportunity means, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/a-ris...
What the opportunity means, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/a-ris...
11 weeks into the season, the Bears sit in the driver’s seat of the NFC North. It’s an improbable turnaround from just one year ago, but how exactly have they gotten to this point?
Resilience, trust, and a bit of luck, if we’re being honest. @wgntv.com
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Resilience, trust, and a bit of luck, if we’re being honest. @wgntv.com
wgntv.com/sports/a-loo...
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
11 weeks into the season, the Bears sit in the driver’s seat of the NFC North. It’s an improbable turnaround from just one year ago, but how exactly have they gotten to this point?
Resilience, trust, and a bit of luck, if we’re being honest. @wgntv.com
wgntv.com/sports/a-loo...
Resilience, trust, and a bit of luck, if we’re being honest. @wgntv.com
wgntv.com/sports/a-loo...
Sunday was emotional for Nahshon Wright and those who knew John Beam—Wright's junior college coach, who was killed on Friday.
"He did a lot for me and my brother, and my family. He’s been there every step of the way."
The INT that "meant the world," for @wgntv.com:
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"He did a lot for me and my brother, and my family. He’s been there every step of the way."
The INT that "meant the world," for @wgntv.com:
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November 17, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Sunday was emotional for Nahshon Wright and those who knew John Beam—Wright's junior college coach, who was killed on Friday.
"He did a lot for me and my brother, and my family. He’s been there every step of the way."
The INT that "meant the world," for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
"He did a lot for me and my brother, and my family. He’s been there every step of the way."
The INT that "meant the world," for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
Some two-and-a-half months later, the football gods rewarded the #Bears with an opportunity for a do-over on their Week 1 debacle against the #Vikings.
This time around, the Bears found a way to win.
How they did it, for @wgntv.com: bit.ly/3M30l5A
This time around, the Bears found a way to win.
How they did it, for @wgntv.com: bit.ly/3M30l5A
November 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Some two-and-a-half months later, the football gods rewarded the #Bears with an opportunity for a do-over on their Week 1 debacle against the #Vikings.
This time around, the Bears found a way to win.
How they did it, for @wgntv.com: bit.ly/3M30l5A
This time around, the Bears found a way to win.
How they did it, for @wgntv.com: bit.ly/3M30l5A
Week 1, JJ McCarthy finds Justin Jefferson to make it a 17-12 ballgame with 12:13 to go in the 4th quarter.
Week 11, Jordan Mason runs it in from 16 yards out to make it a 16-10 game with 12:33 to go in the 4th quarter.
Week 11, Jordan Mason runs it in from 16 yards out to make it a 16-10 game with 12:33 to go in the 4th quarter.
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Week 1, JJ McCarthy finds Justin Jefferson to make it a 17-12 ballgame with 12:13 to go in the 4th quarter.
Week 11, Jordan Mason runs it in from 16 yards out to make it a 16-10 game with 12:33 to go in the 4th quarter.
Week 11, Jordan Mason runs it in from 16 yards out to make it a 16-10 game with 12:33 to go in the 4th quarter.
An amazing photo from the AP's Abbie Parr capturing the moment:
November 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
An amazing photo from the AP's Abbie Parr capturing the moment:
Great pass pro in combination with Caleb Williams taking the easy throw for good yards here.
Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson tag team Dexter Lawrence on the snap, while Joe Thuney initially engages with Roy Robertson-Harris.
Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson tag team Dexter Lawrence on the snap, while Joe Thuney initially engages with Roy Robertson-Harris.
November 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Great pass pro in combination with Caleb Williams taking the easy throw for good yards here.
Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson tag team Dexter Lawrence on the snap, while Joe Thuney initially engages with Roy Robertson-Harris.
Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson tag team Dexter Lawrence on the snap, while Joe Thuney initially engages with Roy Robertson-Harris.
More great tape of #Bears blocking against the Giants--D'Andre Swift's 25-yard skedaddle off the right end in Q2.
Whole left side of the line gets great positioning and walls off their matchups, then the cherry on top is how Kmet, Burden and Loveland create a hole to spring Swift up the right side.
Whole left side of the line gets great positioning and walls off their matchups, then the cherry on top is how Kmet, Burden and Loveland create a hole to spring Swift up the right side.
November 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
More great tape of #Bears blocking against the Giants--D'Andre Swift's 25-yard skedaddle off the right end in Q2.
Whole left side of the line gets great positioning and walls off their matchups, then the cherry on top is how Kmet, Burden and Loveland create a hole to spring Swift up the right side.
Whole left side of the line gets great positioning and walls off their matchups, then the cherry on top is how Kmet, Burden and Loveland create a hole to spring Swift up the right side.
Even though Caleb Williams was sacked on this play, love the pass pro from Joe Thuney here.
He handles Kayvon Thibodeaux on the initial stunt, then holds his ground against Thibodeaux on his next attempt when Caleb tries to step up, but is caught from behind.
He handles Kayvon Thibodeaux on the initial stunt, then holds his ground against Thibodeaux on his next attempt when Caleb tries to step up, but is caught from behind.
November 14, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Even though Caleb Williams was sacked on this play, love the pass pro from Joe Thuney here.
He handles Kayvon Thibodeaux on the initial stunt, then holds his ground against Thibodeaux on his next attempt when Caleb tries to step up, but is caught from behind.
He handles Kayvon Thibodeaux on the initial stunt, then holds his ground against Thibodeaux on his next attempt when Caleb tries to step up, but is caught from behind.
Going back through the Bears-Giants film to look at the #Bears blocking on offense.
Kyle Monangai's 8-yard TD was fantastic in that department.
4 players I want to highlight here--Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney, Cole Kmet and Theo Benedet.
Kyle Monangai's 8-yard TD was fantastic in that department.
4 players I want to highlight here--Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney, Cole Kmet and Theo Benedet.
November 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Going back through the Bears-Giants film to look at the #Bears blocking on offense.
Kyle Monangai's 8-yard TD was fantastic in that department.
4 players I want to highlight here--Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney, Cole Kmet and Theo Benedet.
Kyle Monangai's 8-yard TD was fantastic in that department.
4 players I want to highlight here--Jonah Jackson, Joe Thuney, Cole Kmet and Theo Benedet.
Four days later, still thinking about this Darnell Wright block/Caleb Williams pirouette combo.
This is going to live rent-free in my head for a while.
This is going to live rent-free in my head for a while.
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Four days later, still thinking about this Darnell Wright block/Caleb Williams pirouette combo.
This is going to live rent-free in my head for a while.
This is going to live rent-free in my head for a while.
Among all the madness of Sunday's victory in Cincinnati, Kyle Monangai, Colston Loveland and Caleb Williams put together a trio of never-before-seen stat lines in the NFL.
More details on their historic days, for @wgntv.com:
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More details on their historic days, for @wgntv.com:
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November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Among all the madness of Sunday's victory in Cincinnati, Kyle Monangai, Colston Loveland and Caleb Williams put together a trio of never-before-seen stat lines in the NFL.
More details on their historic days, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
More details on their historic days, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
#Bears defensive end and prized offseason free agent acquisition Dayo Odeyingbo is out for the season after tearing his Achilles.
Does this necessitate a move ahead of tomorrow's 3 p.m. CT trade deadline? More details, for @wgntv.com :
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Does this necessitate a move ahead of tomorrow's 3 p.m. CT trade deadline? More details, for @wgntv.com :
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
#Bears defensive end and prized offseason free agent acquisition Dayo Odeyingbo is out for the season after tearing his Achilles.
Does this necessitate a move ahead of tomorrow's 3 p.m. CT trade deadline? More details, for @wgntv.com :
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
Does this necessitate a move ahead of tomorrow's 3 p.m. CT trade deadline? More details, for @wgntv.com :
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
Austin Booker bully ball.
November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Austin Booker bully ball.
INBOX: A rare pair of game-worn Air Jordan 1s from the night that ignited a rivalry with the “Bad Boys” Pistons is set to hit the auction house this November.
Details on the auction, for @wgntv.com:
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Details on the auction, for @wgntv.com:
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October 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
INBOX: A rare pair of game-worn Air Jordan 1s from the night that ignited a rivalry with the “Bad Boys” Pistons is set to hit the auction house this November.
Details on the auction, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bulls...
Details on the auction, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bulls...
With C.J. Gardner-Johnson officially a Chicago Bear, what role does Ben Johnson see him filling with his new team?
"We'll lock him in one spot and have him learn the defense."
More on the CJGJ fit in Chicago, for @wgntv.com:
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"We'll lock him in one spot and have him learn the defense."
More on the CJGJ fit in Chicago, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
With C.J. Gardner-Johnson officially a Chicago Bear, what role does Ben Johnson see him filling with his new team?
"We'll lock him in one spot and have him learn the defense."
More on the CJGJ fit in Chicago, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
"We'll lock him in one spot and have him learn the defense."
More on the CJGJ fit in Chicago, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
Two weeks ago? Vintage Bears win. Sunday in Baltimore? Vintage Bears loss.
Here are three takeaways, good and bad, to help make sense of what to possibly expect from the Bears when they travel to play the Bengals next weekend, and beyond, for @wgntv.com:
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Here are three takeaways, good and bad, to help make sense of what to possibly expect from the Bears when they travel to play the Bengals next weekend, and beyond, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/catch...
October 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Two weeks ago? Vintage Bears win. Sunday in Baltimore? Vintage Bears loss.
Here are three takeaways, good and bad, to help make sense of what to possibly expect from the Bears when they travel to play the Bengals next weekend, and beyond, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/catch...
Here are three takeaways, good and bad, to help make sense of what to possibly expect from the Bears when they travel to play the Bengals next weekend, and beyond, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/catch...
As it is often said, the NFL is a week-to-week league. And after five weeks of building positive momentum, the Bears took a step back in a loss at the Ravens today.
The gamer, with more notes and quotes to come, for @wgntv.com:
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The gamer, with more notes and quotes to come, for @wgntv.com:
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October 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
As it is often said, the NFL is a week-to-week league. And after five weeks of building positive momentum, the Bears took a step back in a loss at the Ravens today.
The gamer, with more notes and quotes to come, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/raven...
The gamer, with more notes and quotes to come, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/raven...
Currently on a 4-game win streak, the #Bears offense has featured a Top 3 rushing attack over the last three weeks.
Some examples of how Ben Johnson is scheming the run, and how D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai have benefitted, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/has-t...
Some examples of how Ben Johnson is scheming the run, and how D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai have benefitted, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/has-t...
October 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Currently on a 4-game win streak, the #Bears offense has featured a Top 3 rushing attack over the last three weeks.
Some examples of how Ben Johnson is scheming the run, and how D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai have benefitted, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/has-t...
Some examples of how Ben Johnson is scheming the run, and how D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai have benefitted, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/has-t...
D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for 205 yards rushing and 2 TDs. Dennis Allen's defense forced 4 turnovers and 4 sacks. The #Bears walk away with their 4th straight win, 26-14.
The gamer, with more quotes and notes to come, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
The gamer, with more quotes and notes to come, for @wgntv.com:
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October 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for 205 yards rushing and 2 TDs. Dennis Allen's defense forced 4 turnovers and 4 sacks. The #Bears walk away with their 4th straight win, 26-14.
The gamer, with more quotes and notes to come, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
The gamer, with more quotes and notes to come, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/bears...
A Friday afternoon reader, my weekly #Bears column.
6 weeks down and 5 games into the 2025 season, the Bears appear to have found 4 good offensive linemen.
The fifth, who needs to pick up the slack, will have that opportunity Sunday, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/colum...
6 weeks down and 5 games into the 2025 season, the Bears appear to have found 4 good offensive linemen.
The fifth, who needs to pick up the slack, will have that opportunity Sunday, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/colum...
October 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A Friday afternoon reader, my weekly #Bears column.
6 weeks down and 5 games into the 2025 season, the Bears appear to have found 4 good offensive linemen.
The fifth, who needs to pick up the slack, will have that opportunity Sunday, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/colum...
6 weeks down and 5 games into the 2025 season, the Bears appear to have found 4 good offensive linemen.
The fifth, who needs to pick up the slack, will have that opportunity Sunday, for @wgntv.com:
wgntv.com/sports/colum...