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The Bears and their fans were out and about during the team's busy trip across the pond, which culminated in a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Saja Alnajjar, head coach of Stagg High School in Palos Hills, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Football Coach of the Week and Florencia Fabian, linebacker Lane Tech High School in Chicago, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Player of the Week for Week 7.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Germaine Padilla, head coach of Taft High School in Chicago, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Football Coach of the Week and Emily Ovaska, a quarterback from Lakes Community High School in Lake Villa, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Player of the Week for Week 6.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Thomas Hart, head coach of Joliet Central High School, as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and Myles Mitchell, running back from Richards High School in Oak Lawn, as the Chicago Bears High School AllStar award recipients for Week 7.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Nathan Eimer, head coach of West Aurora High School in Aurora, as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and Quinn Schambow, quarterback of Libertyville High School in Libertyville, as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 5.

After the Bears beat the Rams in Week 4, the team's charitable arm received a surprise donation from actor Bryan Cranston, who stayed true to a bet he publicized days before the game in Chicago. 

While in London last week, the Bears supported a handful of flag football activations — including a 14U tournament, coaching clinics and gameday recognitions — to continue helping expand the sport globally.

For the third consecutive year and second time in 2024, the Bears brought their Mini Monsters clinics to the United Kingdom, reaching over 600 students throughout London.

The Bears on Friday teamed up with Tottenham Hotspur FC and the Premier League to educate 30 elementary students from Lea Valley Primary School in London about the league's No Room for Racism initiative. 

The Chicago Bears have officially named Nathan Eimer, head coach of West Aurora High School in Aurora, as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and Quinn Schambow, quarterback of Libertyville High School in Libertyville, as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 5.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Greg Taylor, head coach of Guilford High School in Rockford, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Football Coach of the Week and Myonnia Johnson, running back from Charles A. Prosser Career Academy in Chicago, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Player of the Week for Week 5.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by packaging care boxes for cancer patients, welcoming groups to practice and visiting local hospitals.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Erin Pruitt, head coach of Simeon High School in Chicago, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Football Coach of the Week and Aribella Spandiary, quarterback from Main South High School in Park Ridge, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Player of the Week for Week 4.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Tim Heyse, head coach of Hoffman Estates High School in Hoffman Estates, as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and Bradyn Little, quarterback of Quincy High School in Quincy, as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 4.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by visiting local schools, welcoming groups to practice and more.

Just under a month into his tenure in Chicago, defensive end Darrell Taylor is already making an impact in the community, as he shared his late mother's battle with breast cancer to a group of more than 60 survivors at Bears Care's Season Opener luncheon, which kicked off the annual Real Bears Fans Wear Pink campaign.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by welcoming groups to practice, visiting local elementary schools and more.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Starr Dorsey, head coach of John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Football Coach of the Week and Layah Glover, running back/defensive back from Round Lake High School, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Player of the Week for Week 3.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Mark Farrell, head coach of Fenton High School in Bensenville, as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and Kaedon Phillips, running back from Sterling High School in Sterling, as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 3.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by leading Mini Monsters clinics, volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank and more.

The Bears are proud to join the national celebration of Latino Heritage Month 2024 from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, recognizing the rich contributions of Latino culture and history within the organization and the broader community.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Chuck Spagnoli, head coach of Lake Forest High School in Lake Forest as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and free safety/tight end Aidan McClure of Saint Charles North High School in St. Charles as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 2.

The Chicago Bears have officially named Sarah Gutierrez, head coach of Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Football Coach of the Week and running back Lily Sarli of Taft High School in Chicago as the Chicago Bears Girls' Flag Player of the Week for Week 2.

In the first of nine weekly recognitions, the Chicago Bears are excited to name Head Coach Darren Sunkett of East St. Louis High School in East St. Louis, as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and running back Aaron Stewart of Warren Township High School in Gurnee, as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 1.

Last Thursday, the Bears hosted more than 40 college students at Halas Hall for the club's third annual Career Expo to teach them about the various career paths within the professional sports industry.

The Bears and Bears Care hosted the 16th annual Back to School Fair Saturday with support from PNC Bank. Over 1,500 guests from underserved communities on Chicago's West Side were welcomed to Halas Hall, where they received backpacks filled with supplies for the upcoming school year, free haircuts, shoes and more.

The Bears and Bears Care hosted the 16th annual Back to School Fair Saturday with support from PNC Bank. Over 1,500 guests from underserved communities on Chicago's West Side were welcomed to Halas Hall, where they received backpacks filled with supplies for the upcoming school year.

The Bears and NFL have announced that the application process for the fifth annual NFL Fan of the Year contest is now open. The goal of the contest is to recognize and celebrate extraordinary fans who inspire others through their love of football.

Caleb Williams introduced his Caleb Cares Foundation to Chicago by hosting nearly 700 kids from 12 Chicago-area schools last weekend.

Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams introduced his Caleb Cares Foundation to Chicago Saturday by hosting nearly 700 youth the city's South Side. Williams spoke to the students about anti-bullying, mental health and youth empowerment and announced the winners of the Caleb Cares Hero Awards, which recognize individuals who demonstrate kindness and respect to their classmates and teachers.

To close out Pride Month, the Bears showed their support by partnering with the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association for a pair of events - the 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade and Pride Bowl 2024.

The Bears are celebrating Pride Month by supporting the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association at Pride Bowl 2024 and the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade. In honor of Pride Bowl 2024 kicking off Friday, ChicagoBears.com spoke with two members of CMSA's flag football league about the club's support, their excitement surrounding the event and their Bears fandom.

Students from Chicago's Wendell Phillips High School were at Halas Hall Wednesday, where they had the opportunity to watch Bears rookies participate in an OTA practice, tour the facility and meet several players and staff members, including President & CEO Kevin Warren, general manager Ryan Poles, head coach Matt Eberflus and quarterback Caleb Williams.

Bears tight end Cole Kmet worked alongside United Airlines' Special Olympics Service Ambassadors at O'Hare International Airport to help drive awareness of United's Miles on a Mission program, which allows loyalty customers to donate their unused airline miles to support Special Olympics athletes' travel needs.

For the 27th Bears Care Gala Saturday night at Soldier Field, cornerback Kyler Gordon and offensive lineman Teven Jenkins worked with Ge Wang, founder and owner of ESQ Clothing, to create custom suits that they sported at the event. 

At a gala hosted by youth development organization BUILD Friday night, the Bears and Bears Care received the Corporate Community BUILDer award, which is presented annually to an organization that believes in supporting young people on their quest to grow into someone great.

The Bears proudly announce Clayton Shomaker, a senior student-athlete from Carlyle High School, as the ninth and final recipient of the 2024 Community High School All-Star award. This award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine high school football players from March through May who make a positive impact in their communities and schools.

The Bears proudly announce Grant Cochonour, a senior student-athlete from Casey-Westfield High School in Casey, Ill., as the eighth recipient of the 2024 Community High School All-Star award. This award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine high school football players from March through May who make a positive impact in their communities and schools.

Darnell Wright and TJ Edwards are honored as the 2024 Piccolo Award recipients.

Every season, the Brian Piccolo Award is given to one rookie and one veteran who best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor of the late Bears running back. Take a look at the winners of this award dating back to 1970.

The Chicago Bears proudly announce David Lyle, a senior student-athlete from St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago, as the seventh recipient of the 2024 Community High School All-Star award. This award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine high school football players from March through May who make a positive impact in their communities and schools.

The Bears recently continued their longstanding support of Chicagoland organizations that help domestic violence survivors, including A Safe Place and WINGS.

The Chicago Bears proudly announce Carson Strating, a senior student-athlete from Morrison High School in Morrison, Ill., as the sixth recipient of the 2024 Community High School All-Star award. This award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine high school football players from March through May who make a positive impact in their communities and schools.

The Bears proudly announce Sajjad Hussain, a senior student-athlete from Wauconda High School, as the fifth recipient of the 2024 Community High School All-Star award. This award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine high school football players from March through May who make a positive impact in their communities and schools.

The Bears proudly announce Adilene Diaz, a senior student-athlete from Instituto Health Science Career Academy High School in Chicago, as the fourth recipient of the 2024 Community High School All-Star award. This award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine high school football players from March through May who make a positive impact in their communities and schools.

Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds takes a tour of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the 2024 NFL International Series.

Bears President & CEO Kevin Warren met with 25 students from Hyde Park Academy High School March 15 as part of the Obama Foundation's Future Series, which allows students to learn from leaders in various career fields.  

The Chicago Bears proudly announce Margaret Yoest, a student-athlete from Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago, as the third recipient of the 2024 Community High School All-Star award. This award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine high school football players from March through May who make a positive impact in their communities and schools.

The Bears proudly announce Nicholas Armour, a student-athlete from Leo Catholic High School in Chicago, as the second recipient of the Community High School All-Star award for the 2024 season. The Community High School All-Star award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine total high school football players from March through May who are making a positive impact in their community and at their school.

Linebacker Jack Sanborn was honored as the Bears' recipient of the 2023 Ed Block Courage Award Tuesday by Maryville Academy at Manzo's Banquets in Des Plaines.

The Chicago Bears proudly announce Abbie Lewis, a student-athlete from Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, as the inaugural recipient of the Community High School All-Star award for the 2024 season. The Community High School All-Star award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes nine total high school football players from March through May who are making a positive impact in their community and at their school.

The Bears traveled to London Thursday alongside the New York Jets to kick off the second season of their UK NFL Girls Flag League ahead of International Women's Day. 

With the help of Bears tight end Cole Kmet, the Bears surprised Lakes Community High School senior Sydney Friel as the 2024 Collin Wehr Scholarship recipient. 

Bears tight end Cole Kmet surprises Lakes Community High School senior Sydney Friel with the annual Collin Wehr Scholarship.

For the second consecutive year, the Bears traveled to Spain to host a series of Mini Monsters clinics from to help grow football in international markets and educate children on the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

The Bears have played an integral role in supporting girls flag football throughout the past four years. Take a look at the notable moments that have culminated in the IHSA making girls flag football an official sport beginning this fall.

Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren, IHSA executive director Craig Anderson and Chicago Public League senior manager of elementary sports Juliana Zavala speak at Halas Hall Wednesday to discuss the IHSA's decision to make girls flag football an official sport beginning in the fall of 2024.

Chicago Public League senior manager of elementary sports Juliana Zavala along with various players and coaches share their excitement about the girls flag football becoming sanctioned by the Illinois High School Association beginning in the fall of 2024.

This Black History Month, join us in recognizing and celebrating the deeply rooted connection between Black history and American history.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Bears players discuss what service means to them.

The Bears have been out and about in the community throughout the holiday season. Check out players donating gifts to local youth organizations, surprising travelers at O'Hare International Airport and much more.

The impact Chicago Public League senior manager of elementary sports Juliana Zavala has made on the growth of girls flag football in high schools throughout state of Illinois culminated in her earning the Bears' 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award.

Bears defensive end Montez Sweat is making a huge difference on the field with his pass-rushing skills and off the field with his generosity—as he showed during a visit to the Crushers Club in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood.

The NFL and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation announced on Monday the eight finalists for the inaugural "NFL Latino Youth Honors," which includes one of the Bears' nominees — Yeniah Matos Delgado. 

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by making visits to local schools, hospitals, food distribution centers and more.

The Bears will recognize Triple Crown Restaurant as their fourth and final Small Business All-Pros Gameday Eats Edition winner presented by Visa from Dec. 13-Jan. 8. 

Juliana Zavala, senior manager of elementary sports for Chicago Public Schools, has won the Bears' 2023 Inspire Change Changemaker Award and will be honored at the team's Dec. 24 game at Soldier Field.

Defensive tackle Justin Jones' dedication to serving the community and using his platform to spread positivity, along with his veteran leadership in the locker room as a consistent starter on the defensive line, earned him the Bears' nomination for the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.

The Bears hosted the first-ever All-State dinner at Halas Hall November 29 to honor 56 of the top Illinois girls flag football student-athletes.

Take a look as defensive tackle Justin Jones is surprised by Matt Eberflus and the Payton family with the Bears' nomination for the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.

Bears rookies help pack and distribute Thanksgiving meals to the North Lawndale community at The Firehouse Community Arts Center.

Bears players, alumni and staff participated in a variety of events to help distribute meals and food to those in need across various Chicagoland communities.

Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds teams up with Campbell's Chunky to give back through the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

The Bears hosted and participated in a variety of events honoring and supporting the military ahead of Nov. 9's Salute to Service game against the Panthers at Soldier Field.

Shameka Leach's Bears fandom as well as her community service involvement throughout the Chicagoland area earned her the team's 2023 Fan of the Year nomination, which includes tickets and a VIP experience at Super Bowl LVIII. 

In advance of Thursday night's Salute to Service game against the Panthers, four Bears players recently toured Naval Station Great Lakes, getting a taste of what new recruits experience upon arrival.

Ahead of Thursday night's game against the Panthers, the Bears partnered with Amazon to host over 40 students from two youth organizations – Youth Guidance's Waukegan program and BUILD Chicago – at Halas Hall Oct. 30.

The Bears will recognize Garifuna Flava Restaurant as their third Small Business All-Pros Gameday Eats Edition winner presented by Visa from Nov. 8-Dec 11.

Bears offensive lineman Cody Whitehair has been named the team's 2023 Salute to Service Award nominee.

Special Olympics Illinois and Bears tight end Cole Kmet announced their new partnership on Wednesday as the four-year pro becomes an ambassador for the program.