Libertyville Sports Complex to Host Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp

Learn to play the Chicago Bears way at this no-contact football instruction camp for youths 6 to 14 years old. The camp will be held July 15-19 at the Libertyville Sports Complex.

With former Chicago Bears like Macey Brooks, Allan Ellis, Kris Haines, Al Harris, Jim Morrissey and Mickey Pruitt providing support, Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps will return this summer 19 locations, including a camp at the Libertyville Sports Complex. The camp will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 15-19. Register now for the early bird cost of $359. Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps provide non-contact instruction to kids from ages 6 to 14 years old. With professional coaches and Chicago Bears Heroes, kids learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Bears way. All programs provide football non-contact instruction, athletic skill development, fitness and agility training. "It’s football—designed by the Chicago Bears and fit for…

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Chicago Bears Increase Ticket Prices for 2013 Season

The Chicago Bears announced this week that ticket prices are increasing for the 2013 season by an average of 4.2 percent.

The Chicago Bears have announced ticket prices for the 2013 season. Invoices are scheduled to be sent to season ticket holders beginning Wednesday with full payment due by Friday, April 5, according to www.chicagobears.com. Price increases range from $3 to $10 for 90 percent of the seating bowl, with some United Club seats remaining flat. Lower-level mid-field seating price increases range from $15 to $30. The overall average increase for 2013 season tickets is 4.2 percent. Non-club season ticket prices now range from $79 to $165 and account for approximately 85 percent of the seating at Soldier Field. United Club season tickets range from $265 to $540. Season ticket holders will continue to see a $25 per game savings for each regular …

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Chicago Bears Hire Trestman As Head Coach

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Chicago Bears have hired Marc Trestman as the team's head coach.

The Chicago Bears have hired Marc Trestman of the Montreal Alouettes as its new head coach, the Chicago Tribune reported. Although Trestman worked in the NFL for years as an offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, he has been in Canada for the last five years. Trestman led the Alouettes to back-to-back Grey Cup Championships and compiled a 64-34 record, the Tribune reported. Trestman worked with the Oakland Raiders and quarterback Rich Gannon in 2002, the year Gannon won the MVP. He also has worked with quarterbacks Steve Young, Jack Plummer, Scott Mitchell and Bernie Kosar. A detailed breakdown of Trestman's career can be found at his website.

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Reports: Lovie Smith Fired As Chicago Bears Coach

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith has been fired.

NFL.com is reporting that Chicago Bears Coach Lovie Smith has been fired. The Bears failed to make the playoffs despite starting the season 7-1. The team struggled to a 10-6 finish and lost out on the final playoff spot to the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears have not made the playoffs in five of the last six seasons. Smith did get the Bears to the Super Bowl in 2006. In recent years the Bears offense has been inconsistent, despite trading two first round picks for quarterback Jay Cutler. The Chicago Tribune noted that Smith had gone through four offensive coordinators during his tenure.

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Cartoon: Root! Root! Root for the Home Team!

The hometown crowd gives the Bears a fighting chance today.

The Sunday Comics Patch by illustrator Charley Krebs.

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Cartoon: Chicago Bears 2012 Defense Proves Solid as a Rock

Four cornerstones and the cover-two defense add up to victory.

The Sunday Comics Patch by Illustrator Charley Krebs.

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POLL: Will The Chicago Bears Win The Super Bowl This Season?

The Chicago Bears kick off their season at noon Sunday, Sept. 9 against the Indianapolis Colts at home in Soldier Field.

Hopes are high as the Chicago Bears kick off their season at noon Sunday, Sept. 9, against the Indianapolis Colts and rookie quarterback Andrew Luck. To put everyone in the football mood, we uploaded a video compiliation of Devin Hester kick returns to this post. Enjoy the most exciting moment in football – for a full 10 minutes! The Bears had a busy offseason adding a playmaker at wide receiver in Brandon Marshall, and depth at runningback and quarterback with free agent signings Michael Bush and Jason Campbell. Rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery also looked promising in presseason. But will it be enough? Or will their failure to upgrade the offensive line doom the team to another lackluster season?

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Cold Temps Are Their Forte

Chicago Bears fans will celebrate their team in the summer heat or the brutal winter cold. Is this the year, Bears fans?

The Sunday Comics Patch.

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NFL Draft: Who is the Worst Bears Draft Pick Ever?

The NFL draft begins at 7 p.m. in New York. We take a look back at some of the Bears worst draft mistakes.

  The NFL draft begins at 7 p.m. Thursday and the Chicago Bears have the 19th overall pick. The Bears have a checkered draft history, to say the least. For every Walter Payton, there’s a Rashaan Salaam. But, of all Bears mistakes on draft day, which is the worst? We did our best to compile a list of worthy nominees and we limited our choices to the first round: Those are our nominees. Vote in the comment section, or feel free to tell us who you think was the Bears worst draft pick.

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Chicago Bear Punter Buys Libertyville Home

Adam Podlesh has paid $797,500 for a four-bedroom, 4,248-square-foot, Colonial-style house in Libertyville.