Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 6, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Jan. 7, 2021 More than 1,

In 1985, the Chicago Bears made history, winning the Super Bowl after a dominant season and becoming the only professional sports team to land a Billboard Hot 100 hit with the Super Bowl Shuffle. As the current Bears squad heads to the playoffs, can they recapture the magic of ’85?

The Bears will host the Packers for a wild-card round matchup. Here's what to expect from the all-NFC North meeting.

Before Mike Ditka was head coach of the Chicago Bears he was a massively talented tight end, but one of his many records just went by the wayside.

1923: A baby girl was born to Chicago Bears owner and coach George Halas. Virginia Halas McCaskey was the principal owner of the team until her death in February 2025 at 102.

Playoff seeding and some long-awaited franchise history are on the line late Sunday afternoon when the Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field to finish the regular season.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 4, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Jan. 5, 2017 Reputed leader Gregory “Bowlegs” Chester of the Hobos,

Five Free Press sports writers make their picks for the Detroit Lions regular-season finale against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Jan. 4.