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Chicago Bears release Amen Ogbongbemiga Feb 19, 2026

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The Chicago Bears made their first cost-saving move of the offseason Thursday. Chicago announced that it released linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga.
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Chicago Bears bring charity basketball to Illinois Valley in 1986 Feb 19, 2026

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Just weeks after winning Super Bowl XX, members of the Chicago Bears brought their talents to the hardwood in the Illinois Valley. On February 20, 1986, IVCC hosted the “Good News Bears,” a charity basketball team made up of Chicago Bears players for a United Way fundraiser
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Indiana House committee passes key bill in effort to bring Chicago Bears to Hammond, Indiana Feb 19, 2026

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The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Northwest Indiana took a key step Thursday morning. The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee passed an amended Indiana Senate bill 24-0 that would set up a framework for a new Bears stadium in the area.
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Chicago Bears promote Jeff King to assistant general manager Feb 19, 2026

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The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that they promoted Jeff King to be the team’s new assistant general manager. He'll replace Ian Cunningham, who left to become the general manager of the Atlanta Falcons last month.
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‘Progress has been made’: Northwest suburban officials in Springfield for Bears bill talks Feb 19, 2026

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The long-stalled legislation would allow the Bears to negotiate directly with local taxing bodies over the amount of taxes that should be paid on at least a portion of the sprawling property for up to 40 years
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‘Progress has been made’: Northwest suburban officials in Springfield for Bears bill talks Feb 19, 2026

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Silvy: Nobody wants to trade DJ Moore, but the Bears may have to Feb 19, 2026

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Now that the Bears are good, the payroll decisions only become more of a puzzle, and shedding DJ Moore's salary could impact the defense more than his skillset affects the 2026 team and beyond, Marc Silverman writes
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Chicago Bears announce coaching additions for 2026 season Feb 18, 2026

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The Chicago Bears officially announced four changes to Ben Johnson’s coaching staff on Wednesday for the 2026 season.
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Chicago Bears to raise season ticket prices by 13.5% in 2026 Feb 17, 2026

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In a letter sent to Chicago Bears season ticket holders Tuesday, team president and CEO Kevin Warren announced that season ticket prices would go up by an average of 13.5% in 2026. Warren cited “detailed analysis and market research” as the reasoning for the increase.
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Analyzing the Chicago Bears’ defensive line moves under Ryan Poles Feb 17, 2026

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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles will need to find a way to boost his defensive line this offseason in order to help the Bears build upon a successful 2025. Here's a look back at how Poles has tackled the line during his first four years in Chicago.
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