December 04, 2024
Local News

Former Chicago Bear Otis Wilson will be in Bolingbrook Nov. 11

Former Chicago Bears linebacker and Super Bowl XX champion Otis Wilson will be in Bolingbrook on Saturday, Nov. 11, to meet fans and sign autographs.

Wilson will be at Tony’s Fresh Market at 271 S. Bolingbrook Drive from 2 to 4 p.m. He will be signing autographs, taking photos and chatting with fans.

Wilson played nine seasons in the NFL, eight of which were in Chicago, where he played outside linebacker. Wilson’s career culminated during the Bears’ 1985 Super Bowl-winning season when the team went 15-1. Wilson made his only Pro Bowl in 1985. During his career, Wilson played 110 games and amassed 36 sacks, 10 interceptions, two defensive touchdowns and eight fumble recoveries.

Alex Ortiz

Alex Ortiz

Alex Ortiz is a reporter for The Herald-News in Joliet. Originally from Romeoville, Ill., he joined The Herald-News in 2017 and mostly covers Will County government, politics, education and more. He earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master's degree from Northwestern University.