From Peanut Punch to FBI: Charles Tillman's life of action and conscience
Former Bears star Charles Tillman, famed for the Peanut Punch, spent eight years as an FBI agent on a street‑level task force before resigning in protest of immigration raids he viewed as politicized; the piece traces his transition from NFL standout to federal agent, his work on high‑stakes cases and as a firearms instructor, his role in first‑response efforts like the Highland Park incident, and his ongoing legacy through philanthropy and a continuing Hall of Fame conversation.