Chicago City Wire

Bears will go it alone to start the season — no fans at Soldier Field until further notice

By John Sammon | Aug 25, 2020

Chicago Bears officials said the team will start its 2020 season without fans at Soldier Field because of the COVID-19 epidemic, though they left open the possibility of in-stadium attendance later in the year.

Chicago leaders cautiously optimistic they can calm tensions in wake of George Floyd protests

By John Sammon | Jun 8, 2020

Chicago city leaders say they are optimistic the anger and protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis can be calmed so the community can move forward, but they indicated it’s still too early to tell.