WILL COUNTY - The widow of Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael was arrested early Friday on a domestic battery charge in Will County, according to court records.
What we know:
Misty McMichael, 55, is charged with one count of domestic battery involving physical contact. She was taken into custody shortly after 7:30 a.m., records show.
Pictured is Misty McMichael. (Will County Sheriff's Office )
Authorities have not released details about what led to the arrest. FOX Chicago has contacted the Will County Sheriff’s Office for additional information and is awaiting a response.
What's next:
Court records show McMichael is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Saturday.
The backstory:
Steve McMichael, known as "Mongo," died in April 2025 after a three-year battle with ALS. He was 67.
Misty McMichael served as his primary caregiver during his illness and helped raise awareness about the disease.
Steve is survived by Misty and their 17-year-old daughter.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Will County Sheriff's Office and previous FOX Chicago reporting.
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