After all, Sweat was in the final year of his contract, and absent a new deal between him and the Chicago Bears, there was potential for this to simply be a short-term rental.

Source: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2023/11/4/23946344/montez-sweat-nfl-chicago-bears-new-contract

All three school districts whose boundaries include the Chicago Bears' 326-acre Arlington Park property are now all on board in hiring a joint lobbyist to oppose, or at least amend, legislation that would give the franchise a massive tax break there.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230222/three-school-districts-select-lobbyist-to-fight-bears-legislation

And to further illustrate the talent he had, even though he didn't play football at Texas, Southern was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 29th round of the 1959 NFL Draft, but passed on the opportunity to play in the league.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1137332/eddie-southern-melbourne-1956-hurdles

Arlington Heights-based school district officials will look at hiring a lobbyist as talks around possible tax deals for a proposed northwest suburban Chicago Bears stadium heat up in Springfield.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/04/arlington-heights-based-school-district-eyes-lobbyist-as-talks-of-bears-move-tax-deals-heat-up-in-springfield/

As the old joke goes, Aaron Rodgers owned the Chicago Bears — he even said so on live television after scoring on multiple occasions.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/11/packers-schedule-leak-jordan-love-bears/

Besides, if the Bears move to the suburbs, they’ll still be called the Chicago Bears.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2023/8/10/23827256/bears-change-primary-logo-mascot-head-offseason-wishbone-c-owner-george-mccaskey-nfl-training-camp

Both Cole and Daniels were offseason additions, as the Steelers signed Daniels after he spent the first four years of his career with the Chicago Bears.

Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2023/01/two-steelers-offensive-linemen-among-top-ten-in-pass-block-win-rate-at-position/

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, right, is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the first half on Thursday night in Chicago.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/11/09/bears-top-panthers-in-a-win-that-helps-them-on-off-the-field/

Chicago Bears fire running backs coach David…

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/11/04/chicago-bears-fire-running-backs-coach-david-walker-the-2nd-assistant-to-exit-since-the-season-began-2/

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles speaks with the media at Halas Hall on March 16, 2023, in Lake Forest.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/28/chicago-bears-general-manager-ryan-poles-buys-2m-lincolnshire-home-2/

Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (57) stretches with teammates duirng OTAs in May.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230702/you-do-go-harder-for-your-hometown-bears-are-heavy-on-local-talent-in-2023

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy watches practice on June 7, 2023, during organized team activities at Halas Hall.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-otas-photos-20230523-a6z25gzrofas5lpfwzrbxfufma-photogallery.html

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws as Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) gives chase during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Detroit.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20231119/nfc-north-leading-lions-rally-from-12-point-deficit-late-to-beat-bears-31-26-on-montgomerys-td-run

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields lines up with teammates before the game on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-justin-fields-ryan-poles-20231219-fcz3uo7jcrdjfabx3gbtdrxlgu-story.html

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields throws during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts at the Colts' training camp in Westfield, Ind., on Aug. 16, 2023.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-chicago-bears-indianapolis-colts-justin-fields-20230817-bildnigjrjcqbg5tonwruophci-story.html

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up for a game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, California.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-aud-cb-daywatch-newsletter--20230207-xvkwhm3uznbdfdddithild7vya-story.html

Chicago Bears reportedly trade the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft to the Carolina Panthers.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/ct-ent-welles-kafka-trial-20230310-jsdjmymrxbanbltx345yixhkyy-story.html

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert scores as Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson defends during the first half of an NFL game Sunday in Chicago.

Source: https://www.timesleader.com/sports/1640765/justin-fields-throws-for-a-td-runs-for-another-score-leading-the-bears-past-cardinals-27-1

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker celebrates with fans after a 16-13 win over the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 9, 2023, in Chicago.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/visuals/ct-chicago-cubs-carolina-panthers-photos-20231110-osjpm6nrsrghpkcw4j2eqrynfe-photogallery.html

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears hired Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as their president and CEO on Thursday, bringing him back to the NFL to help lead a founding franchise after three years running one of college athletics' marquee conferences.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/bears-hire-big-ten-commissioner-warren-as-team-president/600242902/