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Chicago Bears Rule Out Allowing Fans at Home Games
The Chicago Bears will keep fans out of home games indefinitely. The NFL franchise announced the decision Monday, after discussions failed to produce a consensus on safely hosting a limited number of fans at Soldier Field amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
“After discussing a draft plan with city healthy officials, the Bears and the City of Chicago agreed the health metrics show that it is not the right time to welcome back fans to Solider Field,” the Bears said in a statement.
“The team and city will continue to monitor the environment and believe there can be a sound plan in place to bring fans back to Soldier Field once it is deemed safe and appropriate.”
Mayor Lori Lightfoot, an avowed Bears fan, said, “We applaud them for taking the right measures to protect their fans, athletes and staff.” The NFL left this season’s attendance policy to individual teams and cities.
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