This playoff weekend, the city is dressed in orange and navy blue. Bears fans are letting the Rams know that the writing is on the wall.
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“We’ll get it done. I mean, this is our weather,” said Bears fan Leanne Piper. “This is not your weather. It’s our weather. This is Chicago.”
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Revolution Brewing is hosting a watch party on Sunday as an Oak Park bagel shop bakes something special, and plenty more festivities and special foods are on offer.
On a cold, snowy morning, Oak Park’s The Daly Bagel didn’t let the winter weather get in the way of building excitement ahead of Sunday’s Bears playoff game.
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“I mean, I hope Bear comes down,” said Sophia Hannah of The Daly Bagel. “We hope it’s a big win. We’re very excited.”
The local bakery made colorful and festive Bears Rainbow Bagels, a swirl of orange, blue and white that was baked in batches.
And with the team’s success this season, as you can imagine, bagels have become very popular.
“People come in every day to ask about them,” Hannah said. “At least by 12, they’re gone.”
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Revolution Brewing has plenty of drink specials for fans this Sunday, with $5 pints and $20 pitchers. Doors open at 12pm.
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Mi Corazón Café in Pilsen is getting in on the action with a Bears-themed horchata espresso that’s already a customer favorite.
“Almost all the other customers come or call and ask if we still have it, because I had it for last weekend but I decided to bring it back this weekend,” said Xiomara Casas of Mi Corazón Café.
Fans support the Chicago Bears with bagels, beer and more before their next playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.
At Manny’s Deli in the South Loop, between bites of pastrami, fans were predicting a Bears victory.
“It’s been a little scary, but… I think now is our time,” Bears fan Creative Scott said. “I think now is our time, so I’m excited.”
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The Bears inspire restaurants throughout the city, including the Vodka and Red Bull “Bears Bomb” at Gracie O’Malley’s in Wicker Park.
“It’s not even just the Bears games, it’s every day,” said Gracie O’Malley co-owner KJ Johnson. “People come and just wear Bears stuff and are excited.”
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The feeling for the team is also crossing international borders. James Gardiner lives in Australia, but has loved the Bears for decades. He will make the 22-hour trip for Sunday’s game and will stay in Chicago for less than 48 hours.
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“I can’t get time off work, so I’ll be leaving Monday at 1:15 from O’Hare, but I’m excited to be at the game,” Gardiner said. “I want to come out. I want to support the guys. I want to thank them for the year they’ve given me.”
And if fans’ hearts aren’t beating fast enough, wait until the National Anthem, when Blackhawks anthem singer Jim Cornelison kicks off the game in Star Spangled glory.
“Just go out there, get involved and let’s make it the best experience we can, really lift up everyone in the building, the players,” Cornelison said.
And with brutally cold temperatures expected for Sunday’s 5:30 p.m. kickoff, it’s no surprise you’ll see far fewer Los Angeles Rams fans at Soldier Field.
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“No one comes from Los Angeles. Would you leave 85 to come here in sub-zero temperatures?” said Steve Buzil of SitClose Tickets.
Buzil said tickets are widely available, although a seat in Sunday’s NFC divisional game will still cost you. Tickets range from $400 to more than $1,000.
“It’s definitely a buyer’s market,” Buzil said. “I think the best time to buy is today, tomorrow at the latest. On Sunday you will receive that pus from all those people who have been waiting.”
If you’re thinking about going to the big game. Steve says now is the time to buy.
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“It will be exhausted,” Buzil said. “It’s just a question of at what price.”