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Chicago Bears’ storybook year comes to stunning end in 20-17 loss to Rams in NFC divisional game Jan 19, 2026

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The Chicago Bears couldn't mount one more comeback for the ages Sunday night. Chicago's storybook season came to an end with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round.
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Rams outlast Bears in OT in divisional playoff game. Here’s what you need to know. Jan 19, 2026

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The season finally ended for the "Cardiac" Bears, but not without more late-game drama befitting a team that had seven fourth-quarter wins this season. They lost to the Rams 20-17 in overtime Sunday night at Soldier Field. What worked? What didn't?
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Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze active against Rams in NFC divisional matchup Jan 18, 2026

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active and is expected to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night in their NFC divisional matchup.
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Woodstock Square is game-ready in Bears’ orange and blue Jan 18, 2026

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Woodstock's Historic Square went from red and green over Christmas to orange and blue for the Bears' playoff game Sunday evening.
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Plainfield’s Bearman makes his prediction for Sunday’s Bears-Rams playoff game Jan 17, 2026

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Don Wachter has become known as Bearman for the costume he wears to each Bears game. He will be back at Soldier Field for Sunday’s NFC playoff game.
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Bears’ Ben Johnson, Rams’ Sean McVay share some similarities. Will they share similar success? Jan 17, 2026

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay share some similarities ahead of Sunday's NFC divisional matchup. Can they share similar success?
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Sycamore family Bears down with light show: ‘It’s kind of been a whirlwind’ Jan 17, 2026

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It's a good time to Bear down: A Sycamore family's got a Bears-themed light display going nightly as the team heads into the playoffs. "It's kind of been a whirlwind," Tim Caravia said, crediting wife Jen for the idea.
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‘We can’t fumble this’: Arlington Heights officials say legislation needed to keep the Bears in Illinois Jan 16, 2026

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As Indiana officials ramp up efforts to lure the Bears, officials in Arlington Heights Friday doubled down on trying to keep the team on this side of the state line.
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‘We can’t fumble this’: Arlington Heights officials say legislation needed to keep the Bears in Illinois Jan 16, 2026

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Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams: 5 storylines to watch in NFC divisional matchup Jan 16, 2026

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The Chicago Bears will try to keep their magical season alive Sunday night when they host the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field in their NFC divisional matchup. Here are the top five storylines to watch.
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