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Rookie receiver hoping to stand out in crowd

By ascarabello, on August 19th, 2009

While the Chicago Bears are nearing the end of their eighth year of training camp at Olivet Nazarene University, one wide receiver in his first professional season is making a push for playing time.

Juaquin Iglesias, a third-round draft pick from the University of Oklahoma, is looking to make enough plays to force the Bears to [...]

BBCHS grad learning outside the classroom with the Bears

By ascarabello, on August 13th, 2009

Bobby Delmore, an Illinois State University senior, is an intern with the Chicago bears' athletic training staff this camp. The Daily Journal/Nicholas Holstein

Some of the biggest news coming out of this year’s Chicago Bears Training Camp has been on the injury front.

Cornerback Charles Tillman had back surgery, cornerback Zack Bowman suffered a hamstring injury [...]

Video from the first practice

By ascarabello, on August 1st, 2009

Drama unfolds day before arrival

By Caleb Benoit, on July 30th, 2009

When the Chicago Bears report to Olivet Nazarene University one by one today, it’s a safe bet that the top question each of the players will be asked will pertain to the drama that unfolded on Wednesday.

In an interview with KFAN-AM, former Bears and current Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bobby Wade alleged that the Bears [...]

‘85 Bears signing autographs before camp

By Caleb Benoit, on July 29th, 2009

Three members of the 1985 Super Bowl XX champion Chicago Bears will be coming to Northfield Square mall in Bradley on Saturday to sign autographs and raise money for Kankakee Trinity Academy athletics.
Tight end Emery Morehead, receiver Dennis McKinnon and running back Calvin Thomas will be on hand from 1 to 3 p.m. and will [...]

Ex seeks Lance Briggs’ financial statements

By Evan Hill, on July 16th, 2009

This story from the Sun-Times details how Lance Briggs’ ex-girlfriend is trying to drag one of Chicago’s star linebacker’s financial information into court.

Brittini Tribbett is after child support for their 2-year-old daughter. Briggs is currently under a six-year contract with the Bears worth $36 million.

Former ‘85 Bear to be inducted into Hall of Fame

By Caleb Benoit, on July 15th, 2009

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Tyrone Keys, an All-SEC player at Mississippi State and a member of the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears will be among six people to be inducted July 31 into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.

The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Convention Center in [...]