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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. 

The Lane Tech girls flag football team took home the state title Sunday night as the Bears hosted the second annual championships inside the Walter Payton Center at Halas Hall over the weekend.

The Bears have officially named head coach Dan Tito from Joliet West High School as the final recipient of the 2023 Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week, and quarterback Cooper Kmet from St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights as the final honoree for the 2023 Chicago Bears High School All-Star in Week 9.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by supporting the organization's commitment to funding programs that provide valuable support to cancer patients and survivors, visiting local children's hospitals, reading books to kids and more.

Eager to start making an impact in the Chicago community, receiver DJ Moore on Tuesday visited the SOS Children's Villages Illinois, a foster care organization that strives to help underserved youth and families, and partnered with the Dreambuilders Foundation to distribute new athletic shoes to more than 100 children in foster care.

The Bears on Wednesday, in partnership with Jewel-Osco, The Salvation Army and Shur-Way Movers, kicked off their 35th annual Coat Drive, which will run through Feb. 12, 2024.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by visiting local schools, packing food at the Great Chicago Food Depository and more.

The Bears have officially named head coach Chris Bazant of Addison Trail High School as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and running back Mason Boles of Eureka High School as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 8.

The International Olympic Committee announced on Monday the addition of men's and women's flag football to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Growing flag football worldwide continues to be a key initiative for the NFL, with the Bears being one of the teams at the forefront of the movement.

Just three years in, our Girls Flag Football league is thriving with over 2,500 participants throughout the Chicagoland area.

The Bears have officially named head coach Michael Naymola of Huntley High School as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and quarterback Nick Peipert of Barrington High School in as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 7.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by visiting local children's hospitals, honoring a teacher thanks to the Classroom Legends program powered by CDW and supporting cancer awareness-related initiatives as part of Crucial Catch month across the NFL.

The Bears proudly introduce the 2023 recipients of the Latino Youth Leader Award: Kyle Ramirez from Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Ill., and Yeniah Matos Delgado from Morton East High School in Cicero, Ill. These exceptional student-athletes have earned the Latino Youth Leader Award for their remarkable achievements both in their school and communities.

The Bears have officially named head coach Matt Silkowski of Lincoln Community High School in Lincoln, Ill., as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and quarterback CJ King of North Chicago High School in North Chicago, Ill., as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 6.

Former offensive lineman Roberto Garza traveled to the Chicago area last Friday to be a part of the Bears' High School Latino Heritage Games between Round Lake and North Chicago, where he presented both girls flag teams with custom jerseys, spent time with players and signed autographs for fans.

The Bears will recognize Egg Rolls Etc. as their second Small Business All-Pros Gameday Eats Edition winner presented by Visa from Oct. 4-30.

ChicagoBears.com highlights the team's efforts around Sunday's Latino Heritage Month-themed game against the Broncos at Soldier Field.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by handing out food to families, visiting local schools and talking with youth groups.

The Bears have officially named head coach George Klupchak of Maine West High School in Des Plaines, Ill., as the Chicago Bears High School Coach of the Week and cornerback Justin Jones of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Ill., as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 5.

Check out the Bears giving back to the community by visiting patients at children's hospitals, packing food at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, spending time with students at local schools and speaking with high school football teams in the Chicagoland area.

Follow Willowbrook High School's girls flag football team, the Illinois state champions, as they receive a good luck message from Bears head coach Matt Eberflus before competing in the 2023 Nike Kickoff Classic at Nike's World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.

The Bears have officially named head coach Jeff Boyer of Byron High School in Byron, Ill., as the Bears High School Coach of the Week and quarterback/defensive back Eddie Jenkins Jr. of Chicago Hope Academy in Chicago, Ill., as the Bears High School All-Star for Week 4.

Bears Care is celebrating 16 seasons of Real Bears Fans Wear(ing) Pink this fall. This important initiative raises funds that help neighborhood organizations across Chicagoland provide critically needed services to breast cancer patients, survivors, and their families.

The Bears are proud to join the national celebration of Latino Heritage Month 2023 from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, to honor Latino history and culture as well spotlight those who are a part of both the Bears and Latino communities.

The Bears have officially named Head Coach Colton Nero of Amos Alonzo Stagg High School in Palos Hills, Ill., as the Bears High School Coach of the Week and quarterback/safety Lebarion Gilmore also from Amos Alonzo Stagg High School as the Bears High School All-Star for Week 3.

The Bears have officially named Head Coach Adam Chavez of West Chicago High School in West Chicago, Ill., as the Bears High School Coach of the Week and running back Ki'On Carson of Lincoln Community High School in Lincoln, Ill., as the Bears High School All-Star for Week 2.

The Bears announced Wednesday that Ketapanen Kitchen, a pop-up kitchen and catering company, has been named the first Small-Business All-Pros Gameday Eats winner of the 2023 season. 

Diana Flores - star quarterback of the world champion Mexico Women's National Flag Football Team – was the surprise guest of the third annual girls flag football jamboree hosted by the Bears and Chicago Public League.

The Bears have officially named head coach Terry Maxwell of Seneca Township High School in Seneca, Ill., as the High School Coach of the Week, and quarterback Ethan Plumb of St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Ill., as the Chicago Bears High School All-Star for Week 1.

The Bears partnered with the JustUs System to facilitate the Future Lawyers program, which exposed 30 students from Chicago to the nuances of sports law, new career paths and more.

The Bears continued their support of girls flag football by hosting a Career Expo at Halas Hall Monday, giving over 100 girls the opportunity to network with Bears staff members and learn about various roles in professional sports.

Bears Care held its 15th annual Back-to-School Fair last Saturday, welcoming 1,500 kids and their families from underserved communities to Halas Hall for practice viewing, free haircuts and dental exams and other activities. 

Bears general manager Ryan Poles teamed up with Bears Care for the second straight year to host a Scout School at Halas Hall July 27, giving 15 high school students the opportunity to learn about the various career paths an NFL organization offers.

General manager Ryan Poles, along with Bears Care, provided 15 high school students the opportunity to learn about the roles and career paths of scouts, trainers, equipment managers and more as part of the Bears' second annual Scout School at Halas Hall July 27.

The Bears hosted three girls flag football athletes during Saturday's training camp practice at Halas Hall, all of whom made history by earning college scholarships for the sport.

The Bears and NFL have announced that the application process for the fourth 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.

Bears receiver Chase Claypool continued to express his support for flag football by attending the NFL UK Flag Football National Championships in London June 28.

Bears, Mini Monsters clinics take second annual trip to United Kingdom.

The Bears brought their Mini Monsters clinics back to the United Kingdom for a second year in a row, using a six-city tour to teach 2,000 children about American football while promoting healthy lifestyles.

Receiver Chase Claypool and England Rugby legend Ugo Monye joined children in London for a 90-minute clinic which is designed to inspire and encourage more kids to pick up an American Football for the first time. This was one of the six-city tour stops which saw the Bears, along with alumni Shaun Gayle and Kasseem Sinceno, travel across the United Kingdom and reach approximately 2,000 children from over 50 schools. Mini Monsters clinics, brought to you by United Airlines, provide free youth coaching for boys and girls between the ages of 7-12 and stress the importance of healthy eating, physical activity and proper hydration through fun, non-contact American football drills helping young people to build confidence through access to a new sport.

Eight-year-old Cooper Roberts, who was paralyzed in a mass shooting at last year's Highland Park Fourth of July parade, was ecstatic to be given a surprise gift by the Bears Wednesday at Halas Hall.

Bears rookies teamed up with football players from North Chicago High School May 25 to help pack produce at the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

The Bears and New York Jets celebrated the success of the inaugural Bears and Jets United Kingdom NFL Girls Football Flag League Monday at a championship event in West London.

Last Friday Justin Fields made a special appearance at Dunkin's 20th Annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser in Northbrook, donating $10,000 to the Special Olympics.

Nearly 700 guests and more than 30 current and former Bears players attended the 26th Bears Care Gala Saturday night in the United Club at Soldier Field.

Bears players, coaches and executives were at Soldier Field May 13 to walk the orange carpet and help support cancer research at the annual Bears Care Gala.

Last Friday Bears guard Ja'Tyre Carter surprised special education teacher Brian Peterson at Naperville North High School as a Bears Classroom Legends recipient.

The Bears are proud to announce Eduardo Antunez, a junior at Evergreen Park Community High School, as the ninth and final recipient of the Community High School All-Star award for the 2023 season. The Community High School All-Star award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, recognizes high school football players who are making a positive impact in their community and at their school.

The Bears are proud to announce Kelly Regan, a senior at Oak Park River Forest High School, as the eighth recipient of the Community High School All-Star award for the 2023 season. The Community High School All-Star award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, will recognize nine total high school football players from March through May who are making a positive impact in their community and at their school.

Having been awarded the United Kingdom as an International Home Market Area (IHMA), the Bears and New York Jets have teamed up to create a flag football league in London for girls ages 12-14. The 12-team league—which consists of two six-team conferences—is in the midst of a six-week schedule that will culminate in a championship event May 22.

The Bears are proud to announce Dontus Hardy, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Ill., as the seventh recipient of the Community High School All-Star award for the 2023 season. The Community High School All-Star award, brought to you by Athletico Physical Therapy, will recognize nine total high school football players from March through May who are making a positive impact in their community and at their school.