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Bears prepared to provide $2 billion in private funding for new lakefront stadium to replace Soldier Field

The Chicago Bears are closer to staying in the city than ever before.

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Bears president Kevin Warren touts benefit of downtown stadium

The Bears are still talking to Arlington Heights officials to try to drive down their property tax assessment there. They’ve discussed staying on the Lakefront, including building on a parking lot south of Soldier Field.

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Bears’ defense gets to make a final statement vs. Packers

After coming into the season thinking big, but getting humbled in a 38-10 loss in Week 1 at Soldier Field, the season finale against the Packers at Lambeau Field gives the Bears’ defense a chance to show just how it’s come and just how real its second-half progress is.

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Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks set for one-night show at Soldier Field this summer

The rockers may share the stage briefly, but previous shows on their Two Icons, One Night Tour had each performing individual sets.

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1st-and-10: Justin Fields raises the stakes for Ryan Poles, No. 1 pick

The No. 1 pick with a quarterback like Caleb Williams is usually a no-brainer. But Fields is arguably the best incumbent quarterback for a team with the top pick since Drew Brees with the Chargers in 2004, which makes it a little tricky for Poles — even if he’s right,…

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Bears’ rebuild gets a chance for validation at Lambeau

The Bears’ victory over the Falcons was impressive, but beating the Packers in Green Bay — with the Packers all but needing a victory to make the playoffs — will provide an even clearer picture of where this team is headed.

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3 keys for Bears as they take on Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field

It’s a perfect opportunity for Justin Fields and the run defense to make their point. Plus, when’s the last time it was intimidating for an opponent to play at Soldier Field?

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Bears QB Justin Fields still living in the moment

While Chicago debates his future with two games left in a 6-9 season, the Bears’ quarterback is focused on beating the Falcons on Sunday — and the offense sustaining success after it stalled with a 21-0 lead in a victory over the Cardinals last week at Soldier Field.

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Lionel Messi, Inter Miami will face Fire Aug. 31 at Soldier Field

Chicago opens the MLS season at Philadelphia on Feb. 24. The home opener vs. FC Cincinnati will be March 2.

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Cardinals haven’t lost at Soldier Field in 20 years

The Cardinals and Bears have split their last six meetings with the road team winning each time. Jeff Blake was the last AZ QB to lose in Chicago.

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NFL power rankings: A new top 2 with 4 games remaining

Plus, the Bears climb after beating the Lions at Soldier Field, but a tough test looms in Cleveland.

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No longer ‘sandy field that they spray-painted green,’ Soldier Field’s grass remarkably healthy

The Bears still have a lot to fix in all aspects of their organization, but at least they’re playing on a professional-grade field.

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Studs and Duds for the Lions in their Week 14 loss to the Bears

Here are this week Detroit Lions' Studs and Duds from their road loss against the Chicago Bears

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Could Bears stay on lakefront? Team researching Soldier Field parking lot for new stadium

The Bears’ decision to have a surveyor examine the South Lot of Soldier Field, as a source confirmed Thursday, is the latest example of the team exploring options for a new stadium outside of Arlington Heights.

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Bears need to let QB Justin Fields throw farther down the field

The Bears will throw the ball downfield Sunday at Soldier Field, the same way they did two games ago at Ford Field.

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Bears predictions: Week 14 vs. Lions

The Sun-Times’ experts offer their picks for the Bears’ game against the Lions on Sunday at Soldier Field.

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Bears vs. Vikings — What to Watch 4

The Bears and quarterback Justin Fields have to find a better way to handle the Vikings’ blitzing pass rush than they did in a 19-13 loss on Oct. 15 at Soldier Field.

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A lot at stake for Luke Getsy, Matt Eberflus vs. Vikings

The rematch of the Oct. 15 game at Soldier Field — a 19-13 loss to the Vikings — will be a test of how well the Bears can respond vs. a common opponent. “It’s an important part of what you do,” Getsy said.

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Matt Eberflus has to be hoping for a Lions-like second-half turnaround

Lions coach Dan Campbell has proven that turnarounds are possible. The problem for Matt Eberflus, though, is that he doesn’t get to do what Campbell did last year — play the Bears twice in the second half of the season.

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Veterans honored in Chicago and beyond: ‘They went with hope’

More than a hundred people gathered at Soldier Field to thank current and former service members for their sacrifices. “It feels good,” said Andrew Brown, who’s among more than 65,000 veterans living in Chicago. “Just being recognized as a veteran.”

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If healthy, Bears QB Justin Fields will play vs. Panthers

The Bears’ starting quarterback has missed the last three games with a dislocated thumb, but the short week of walk-throughs will not be an impediment to him returning Thursday night at Soldier Field, coach Matt Eberflus said.

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Picture Chicago: 24 must-see Sun-Times photos from this week in news

Temperatures broke records and climbed above 80 degrees, the Bears beat the Raiders at Soldier Field, and thousands of protesters took to downtown streets to call for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

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Bears PFF grades: Best and worst performers in Week 7 win vs. Raiders

The Chicago Bears (2-5) defeated the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4), 30-12, on Sunday. It marked the team's first home win since Sept. 25, 2022, and their second victory in three weeks. Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap ...

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Payday? Bears’ Jaylon Johnson ups the ante with pick-six

Johnson, looking for a contract extension, had two interceptions in the fourth quarter that put the finishing touch on another excellent defensive performance by an improving Bears defense in a 30-12 victory over the Raiders at Soldier Field.

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Don’t confuse Bears’ blowout win with big-picture progress

Joyous, boyish cheering erupted from the Soldier Field home locker room for the first time in 13 months Sunday.

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