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 […]
Tag: chicago bears
Posted inLocal News
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 […]
Posted inLocal News
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 […]
Posted inLocal News
2 Lake County women among breast cancer patients honored on field at Chicago Bears game
Two Lake County women, who are Advocate Health Care breast cancer patients, were honored and celebrated on the field at the Chicago Bears game on Sunday. 10 Advocate Health Care breast cancer patients, their family members and care teams from across Illinois were celebrated on Sunday at the Chicago Bears’ annual Crucial Catch game at […]
Posted inLocal News
Crystal Lake resident and cancer survivor recognized as special guest, invited on field at Chicago Bears game
A cancer survivor and Crystal Lake resident was recognized as a special guest during a flag ceremony where she was invited to unfurl the flag at the Chicago Bears game on Sunday. Julie Hermann was recognized as the Chicago Bears’ special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony on Sunday. Advocate Health Care and the […]
Posted inLocal News
Waukegan mayor makes pitch to Chicago Bears to build team’s new stadium in Waukegan
The mayor of Waukegan has sent a letter to the Chicago Bears pitching them on building their new stadium in Waukegan following news that the team is exploring its options. Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor sent the letter on Monday to Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren. “It has come to my attention that the […]
Posted inLocal News
Chicago Bears surprise boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting with new wheelchair
The Chicago Bears surprised Cooper Roberts, the boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, with a new wheelchair that will allow him to visit the beach without getting stuck. The Bears and “Devices 4 the Disabled,” a non-profit organization, partnered to present Cooper with a wheelchair specifically made for the sand. Cooper visited Halas […]
Posted inLocal News
Suspicious package prompts lockdown at Chicago Bears facility Halas Hall in Lake Forest
A suspicious package prompted an hour-long lockdown Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, which is the practice facility for the Chicago Bears, officials said. Chicago Bears Vice President of Communications Brandon Faber​ told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that a suspicious package was discovered Wednesday morning. The package, which was unmarked, was relocated to […]
Posted inLocal News
Family of Deerfield murder victim outraged, saddened as Marni Yang seeks new trial
The family of a Deerfield woman, who was the girlfriend of a former Chicago Bears player and was shot to death in 2007, says they are outraged and saddened as convicted killer Marni Yang is expected to seek a new trial. Marni K. Yang, 53, is serving two life sentences for the murders of Rhoni […]