The Decatur Staleys were founded in 1919. In 1920, the team hired George Halas to run the team and by 1921, full control of the team was assumed by Halas. In 1920 they joined the American Professional Football Association, later becoming the NFL. In 1921 Halas moved the ball club to Chicago and they started playing at Wrigley Field. In 1971, the Bears took over Soldier Field as their Home turf. The Chicago Bears have won 9 NFL Championships, although only One Super Bowl in 1986. The team also has the most enshrinees in the NFL Hall of Fame. The Chicago Bears are also only one of only two Teams from the 1920 charter member franchises still in operation, the other being the Arizona Cardinals.
Chicago Bears Tour Maps
Chicago Bears Tour Information
Chicago Bears Tour Information -> PDF files
CHICAGO BEARS TRAINING CAMP – SITE
Lake Forest College, Lake Forest
This is where the Chicago Bears had their training camps from 1974-1983.
CHICAGO BEARS TRAINING CAMP – SITE
University of Wisconsin – Platteville, WI
This is where the Chicago Bears had their training camps from 1984-2001.
CHICAGO BEARS TRAINING CAMP – SITE
Olivet Nazareth University, Bourbonnais
This is where the Chicago Bears had their training camps from 2002 to 2019.
HALAS HALL / CHICAGO BEARS TRAINING CAMP – FACILITY
1920 Football Drive, Lake Forest
Halas Hall is the Chicago Bears headquarters and front offices. This is also the Bears training facility where they have held training camp since 2020.
SOLDIER FIELD – STADIUM
1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago
This is the site where the Chicago Bears play their home games. The Bears have been playing here since 1971. From 2002 to 2003, Soldier Field underwent reconstruction.
WRIGLEY FIELD – STADIUM
1060 W. Addison Street, Chicago
This is where the Chicago Bears played football from 1921 to 1970.
DECATUR, IL – SITE
Decatur, IL
This is where the Decatur Staleys originated from.
MEMORIAL STADIUM – STADIUM
1402 S. 1st Street, Champaign
This is where the Bear Home Games were played during the 2002 and 2003 seasons.
ARLINGTON PARK – SITE
Euclid Avenue and Wilke Road, Arlington Heights
Site of the Bears property, acquired for a potential new stadium, or as a negotiating tool.
Chicago Bears Tour Links
CHICAGO BEARS
Chicago Bears -> Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears -> Wikipedia
Halas Hall -> Wikipedia
SOLDIER FIELD
Soldier Field -> Soldier Field
Soldier Field -> Wikipedia
