http://www.chicagobears.com News from the Chicago Bears http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Former-Bears-lineman-Dick-Evey-passes-away/904da527-7c3c-4629-8b07-d9f501c8dd60 Former Bears defense lineman Dick Evey, the team's first-round draft pick in 1964, passed away Thursday in Knoxville, Tenn., after a long illness. He was 72. Fri, 24 May 2013 19:03:48 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Former-Bears-lineman-Dick-Evey-passes-away/904da527-7c3c-4629-8b07-d9f501c8dd60 Larry Mayer 2013-05-24T19:03:48Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-to-retire-Mike-Ditka’s-number/c18079df-94dd-47ea-a68d-06a6eb0a2c24 The Bears will honor legendary former player and coach Mike Ditka by retiring his No. 89 jersey at halftime of a Dec. 9 Monday night game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-to-retire-Mike-Ditka’s-number/c18079df-94dd-47ea-a68d-06a6eb0a2c24 Larry Mayer 2013-05-24T07:00:00Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/NFL-coaches-players-share-admiration-for-Urlacher/9448b6f6-f0b5-4c38-bb39-e06a1c61589f After Brian Urlacher retired Wednesday following 13 illustrious seasons with the Bears, several individuals who played and coached with and against the star middle linebacker shared their thoughts. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:10:48 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/NFL-coaches-players-share-admiration-for-Urlacher/9448b6f6-f0b5-4c38-bb39-e06a1c61589f Larry Mayer 2013-05-23T17:10:48Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Urlacher-reflects-on-unforgettable-Bears-career/df8b0f6c-be6f-47b5-9f46-c93be26f14f6 When Brian Urlacher first joined the Bears in 2000, he never dreamed he'd have an illustrious 13-year career that likely will culminate in his induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:56:12 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Urlacher-reflects-on-unforgettable-Bears-career/df8b0f6c-be6f-47b5-9f46-c93be26f14f6 Larry Mayer 2013-05-23T00:56:12Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Former-Bears-teammates-will-miss-Urlacher-on-off-field/7d4489cf-3675-4617-a197-d0a5ec393f9f News of Brian Urlacher's retirement reverberated through Halas Hall Wednesday as his former Bears teammates celebrated the star middle linebacker's illustrious 13-year NFL career. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:22:52 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Former-Bears-teammates-will-miss-Urlacher-on-off-field/7d4489cf-3675-4617-a197-d0a5ec393f9f Larry Mayer 2013-05-22T20:22:52Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Twitter-reacts-to-Brian-Urlachers-retirement/f5e45305-809d-460a-87ec-4f98aab3b085 Following Brian Urlacher's announcement to retire after 13 years in the NFL fans, celebrities, and players express their admiration on Twitter. Wed, 22 May 2013 18:01:07 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Twitter-reacts-to-Brian-Urlachers-retirement/f5e45305-809d-460a-87ec-4f98aab3b085 2013-05-22T18:01:07Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Urlacher-retires-after-13-illustrious-seasons/da68e020-0c91-4814-bb3f-fffc009d5b41 Star middle linebacker Brian Urlacher on Wednesday announced his retirement from the NFL. Urlacher spent all 13 seasons of his illustrious NFL career with the Bears. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:27:33 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Urlacher-retires-after-13-illustrious-seasons/da68e020-0c91-4814-bb3f-fffc009d5b41 Larry Mayer 2013-05-22T15:27:33Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Way-eager-to-return-home-to-Oklahoma-to-lend-a-hand/deceb3b4-f17c-43c1-8d20-295b7e50a1af Bears rookie punter Tress Way, an Oklahoma native, is eager to return to his home state to help those who survived Monday's devastating tornado. Tue, 21 May 2013 20:17:49 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Way-eager-to-return-home-to-Oklahoma-to-lend-a-hand/deceb3b4-f17c-43c1-8d20-295b7e50a1af Larry Mayer 2013-05-21T20:17:49Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Three-high-school-friends-together-again-with-Bears/0148db20-d97a-450c-b403-85c5d4e82962 Classmates at Alief Taylor High School in Houston, Fendi Onobun (84), Cheta Ozougwu (95) and Martellus Bennett (83) have reunited with the Bears. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:49:39 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Three-high-school-friends-together-again-with-Bears/0148db20-d97a-450c-b403-85c5d4e82962 Larry Mayer 2013-05-21T15:49:39Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bushrod-hosting-golf-benefit-football-camp-in-Virginia/b898376c-f155-4020-a060-4b942c945166 Bears left tackle Jermon Bushrod will return home to King George, Va., to host his third annual Visualize & Rize Charity Golf Tournament June 14. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:39:34 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bushrod-hosting-golf-benefit-football-camp-in-Virginia/b898376c-f155-4020-a060-4b942c945166 Larry Mayer 2013-05-20T16:39:34Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Podlesh-organizing-benefit-for-young-cancer-patient/fc2326f2-e96f-45e3-9e19-97a24b5c6b4d Bears punter Adam Podlesh and some of his teammates will have their heads shaved Wednesday night as part of a fundraiser for six-year-old cancer patient Gavin Waterman. Sun, 19 May 2013 15:16:04 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Podlesh-organizing-benefit-for-young-cancer-patient/fc2326f2-e96f-45e3-9e19-97a24b5c6b4d Larry Mayer 2013-05-19T15:16:04Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-terms-with-Kyle-Long/be846412-567b-41d2-a414-e8ec5ff77239 The Bears on Friday agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Kyle Long on a four-year contract plus an option. Sat, 18 May 2013 02:28:16 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-terms-with-Kyle-Long/be846412-567b-41d2-a414-e8ec5ff77239 Larry Mayer 2013-05-18T02:28:16Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-presented-with-two-awards-for-community-service/04fc736b-292b-4b39-90f2-31724b3dc55d Thanks to the volunteer efforts of Blake Costanzo and his teammates, the Bears recently received two prestigious awards for their work in the community. Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:16 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-presented-with-two-awards-for-community-service/04fc736b-292b-4b39-90f2-31724b3dc55d Larry Mayer 2013-05-17T18:54:16Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Jennings-named-69th-best-player-in-NFL/74663fd4-bf29-4a19-b238-d110bb6155f4 After a breakout 2012 season, Bears cornerback Tim Jennings has been voted the 69th best player in the NFL in a poll of league players conducted by NFL Network. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:23 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Jennings-named-69th-best-player-in-NFL/74663fd4-bf29-4a19-b238-d110bb6155f4 Larry Mayer 2013-05-17T15:44:23Z http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-elevate-Sadowski-to-senior-national-scout/8028d58a-59f2-419e-aa32-85ebed0e04e1 The Bears on Thursday announced that Mark Sadowski has been promoted to senior national scout. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:56 GMT http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-elevate-Sadowski-to-senior-national-scout/8028d58a-59f2-419e-aa32-85ebed0e04e1 Larry Mayer 2013-05-16T23:00:56Z