Widow of Bears’ legend Steve ‘Mongo’ McMichael arrested in Will County, records show
Summary
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Misty McMichael, 55, the widow of Bears Hall of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael, was arrested early Friday in Will County on a domestic battery charge.
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Deputies respond to 911 hangup in Frankfort; A man claimed McMichael choked him during an argument, and deputies reported seeing scratches on his neck.
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McMichael was taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility and is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Saturday.
DISTRICT – The widow of Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Steve “Mongo” McMichael was arrested early Friday in Will County on a domestic battery charge, according to court records.
What do we know?
Misty McMichael, 55, is charged with one count of domestic battery involving physical contact, according to court records.
Around 5:25 a.m., Will County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a home on Kuse Road in Frankfort for a 911 hangup and welfare check, the Will County Sheriff’s Office said.
When deputies arrived, they encountered McMichael and a man who told authorities they had been drinking and arguing for several hours.
Pictured is Misty McMichael.
(Will County Sheriff’s Office)
The sheriff’s office said the man told deputies that the argument turned physical and claimed McMichael choked him. McMichael told deputies the dispute did not turn physical.
An eyewitness testified that the couple argued for hours, then heard loud noises and banging, and later found them both on the kitchen floor, authorities said.
Deputies observed injuries and scratches on the man’s neck, according to the sheriff’s office. McMichael was then taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
What’s next?
Court records show McMichael is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Background
Steve McMichael, known as “Mongo,” died in April 2025 after a three-year battle with ALS. He was 67 years old.
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.
Source
Information in this article was provided by the Will County Sheriff’s Office and previous FOX Chicago reports.
