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Chicago Bears set new foundation at start of OTA with near-perfect attendance May 28, 2026

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The Chicago Bears started building a new foundation for next season this week with the start of organized team activities at Halas Hall. They had a near-perfect attendance on Thursday in an open practice to reporters
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Eye On Illinois: Will lawmakers who know better still buckle for Bears’ tax demands? May 28, 2026

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June 23, 2021: 'Sports owners have notoriously short arms when it comes to their own deep pockets but gladly open their palms wide for public handouts.'
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Silvy: Bears stadium saga has become a circus – and nobody deserves trust May 28, 2026

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Marc Silverman unloads on the chaos, finger-pointing and delays surrounding the Bears’ endless stadium drama
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How Eric Studesville can keep the Chicago Bears’ running game as one of the NFL’s best May 27, 2026

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The Chicago Bears built one of the NFL's best running games last season in head coach Ben Johnson's first year. Here's how new running backs coach Eric Studesville will try to keep the Bears near the top once again next season.
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutiny May 27, 2026

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Gov. JB Pritzker’s office responded Tuesday to a Cook County Treasurer report that raised questions about the megaproject legislation he backs to keep the Bears in Illinois.
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutiny May 27, 2026

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Property tax break would help Bears, but economic benefits ‘murky’ for taxpayers, treasurer’s report says May 26, 2026

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An analysis of the “megaprojects” legislation pending in Springfield by the Cook County Treasurer’s office is skeptical of the purported economic benefits of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
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Property tax break would help Bears, but economic benefits ‘murky’ for taxpayers, treasurer’s report says May 26, 2026

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How Chicago Bears coaching stability will benefit Caleb Williams’ development May 26, 2026

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For the first time in three years, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams won’t be starting from scratch during the offseason. Here's how the Bears' stability at offensive play caller will benefit Williams this offseason.
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Chicago Bears quarterback hosts football camp at St. Bede Academy May 24, 2026

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About 100 young football players got a masterclass from Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent on Saturday night at St. Bede Academy.
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