The Chicago Bears announced during a press conference in Lake Forest that their “sole focus” remains on building a new stadium in Indiana, moving from Illinois where talks with the state remain “minimal.” Chicago Bears CEO Kevin Warren and Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey held a press conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on […]
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Judge denies Marni Yang’s request for new trial for murdering pregnant woman in relationship with Chicago Bears player
A judge on Monday denied Marni Yang’s request for a new trial — over six years after she sought it — after being convicted of murdering the pregnant girlfriend of a former Chicago Bears player in 2007. Marni K. Yang, 58, is serving two life sentences for the murders of Rhoni Reuter, 42, and Reuter’s […]
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‘Can’t afford to lose [them]’: State rep from Lake County unveils legislation to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois
A state representative from Lake County said Monday he has unveiled “straightforward” legislation designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois after the team announced it was officially moving to Indiana. Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) announced Monday a “straightforward business proposal” designed to keep the Chicago Bears in the state while protecting […]
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Advocate Health Care employee from McHenry recognized as nurse leader of year at Chicago Bears game
An Advocate Health Care employee from McHenry who works at a hospital in Libertyville was recognized as the company’s nurse leader of the year and featured as a special guest during the Chicago Bears game. Advocate Health Care said two of its top nursing professionals were recognized at Soldier Field on Sunday as the Chicago […]
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Crystal Lake woman who beat cancer after being diagnosed 2 weeks after wedding honored at Chicago Bears game
A Crystal Lake woman, who was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks after her wedding but has since beaten cancer, was honored as a special guest and helped unfurl the flag at the Chicago Bears game Saturday. Crystal Lake resident Kendall Albright, who is an Advocate Health Care patient, was honored as the Chicago Bears’ […]
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Chicago Bears announce expanding stadium search to ‘wider Chicagoland area,’ NW Indiana
The Chicago Bears have expanded their stadium search from Arlington Heights to the “wider Chicagoland area,” as well as northwest Indiana, as they seek government financial incentives. Chicago Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren made the announcement on Wednesday in an open letter to Bears fans. Warren said the team is focused on building a […]
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Volo woman, breast cancer survivor meets Chicago Bears team during VIP experience at Halas Hall in Lake Forest
A Volo woman, who is a breast cancer survivor, and her family got to meet Chicago Bears players and received a signed jersey during a VIP experience at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Advocate Health Care said it partnered with the Chicago Bears to host the special event at Halas Hall on Friday to celebrate […]
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Waukegan woman, cancer survivor unfurls flag while being recognized as special guest at Chicago Bears game
A Waukegan woman, who is a cancer survivor, was recognized as a special guest at the Chicago Bears game earlier this week where she unfurled the giant flag at Soldier Field during pre-game. Candice Porter was recognized as the Chicago Bears’ special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony on Monday. Advocate and the Bears invited […]
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Round Lake woman, cancer survivor unfurls flag at Chicago Bears game while being featured as special guest
A Round Lake woman, who is a cancer survivor, was invited as a special guest at the Chicago Bears game Thursday and helped unfurl the giant flag during the pregame. Sally Wagner was recognized as the Chicago Bears’ special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony on Thursday. Advocate Health Care and the Bears invited […]