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Friday, April 19
I think it's an eyesore and looks like a landing pad for space aliens, but really, no one asked me. In any case, the Bears are playing their opener at the new Soldier field tonight. Here's a bit about the history of Soldier Field, and remember, the Bear's aren't the only franchise to play there. The Chicago Fire does too. You can check out their stadium page as well.