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Newcomers to tailgating can sometimes be intimidated and overwhelmed when going into a tradition with so much history and spirit. However, following a few simple guidelines when being a rookie to tailgating can ensure an exciting and treasured memory with motivation for more fun times to come.
Head out to the game and enjoy some food while you're at it.
A 41-21 opening win is in the books, and nothing happened to derail the story going in -- that Cutler with new weapons and new coaches could carry an aging defense to great places.
Because of the restrictions put on tailgaters for Soldier Field games like no deep fryers, no open fires and no tents or canopies, it can be difficult to know exactly which parking structures allow tailgating for the die-hard Bears fan. Following a few simple guidelines and tips for parking can make it easier to plan and execute a great tailgating party.
Leading for most of the game, Northern Illinois gave Iowa all it could handle. It just wasn't quite enough.
With a downtown baseball stadium and a South Side enclosed-roof football facility, Chicago could have spent the past two decades hosting Super Bowls and Final Fours – as well as large crowds at White Sox games.
From time-to-time, the conversation about a second NFL team in Chicago comes up. This time, it's former Mayor Richard M. Daley who is bringing up the conversation.
Now that the 2012 Summer Olympics in London are over, the games have begun for wounded veterans from around the Midwest, in competitions at Soldier Field and U.S Cellular Field.
Come 2013, the Illini are coming to town. Get used to it, Chicago, because it's going to be happening often – and not just for football games.
Family night is a very big deal for Bears fans. And last year it was a very big disappointment, all because sod on the playing field was in such sorry shape.
No tears here, not with the news that the Cubs-Sox series -- or Sox-Cubs series for our South Side faithful -- is getting a haircut starting next year.
The production lines are running around the clock at Chrysler's manufacturing plant in northwest suburban Belvidere. WBBM Newsradio's Bob Roberts reports Dodge dealers flocked to Chicago Wednesday to show off the latest product, the Dodge Dart.
Police were offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever sprayed graffiti on the Gold Star Families Memorial to fallen police officers near Soldier Field.
670 The Score's Brian Hanley tries to bring sports fans back to earth amid Thursday's discussion about a potential Super Bowl at Soldier Field.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants Chicago to host a Super Bowl at Soldier Field, and he joked about taking some drastic measures to get what he wants.
On Sunday night, President Barack Obama took some time off from his NATO duties to throw the football around at Soldier Field.
More than 3,000 athletes from around the city paraded through Soldier Field to kick off the 44th annual Special Olympics Spring games.
Chicago Police officers are holding a 24-hour vigil at the police memorial to honor those who died on the job.
You can guarantee that if Indianapolis was awarded a Super Bowl and, jeez, Detroit was awarded a Super Bowl, Chicago – the Midwest's biggest and best city – would absolutely be awarded one.
A Super Bowl in Chicago? It might not be as crazy of an idea as you think.
A day of sledding in Chi-Town requires some planning and usually entails loading up the car and making a drive. Still, we've discovered some gems over the years. Here are our favorites.
Football fans attending Sunday's Bears game against the Seattle Seahawks have plenty of ways to get to the game -- including CTA, Metra, Pace and numerous parking lot options. The Bears host the Seahawks at noon at Soldier Field.
Seeking to eventually phase out security pat downs at Soldier Field, officials began using handheld metal detectors on Sunday to screen many of the fans entering the stadium for the Bears-Chiefs game.
Chicago Bears season ticket holders will have to ante up hundreds or thousands of dollars for playoff tickets even though it's pretty unlikely the team will host a postseason game.
At Soldier Field, the security pat-down is becoming passé. Chicago Bears fans should get ready to say hello to the hand-held metal-detecting wand, beginning this weekend, CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports.
