When the Chicago Bears last beat the Green Bay Packers in the postseason 85 years ago, many feared it was the last time the two teams would meet. Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor happened just one week prior and plans for the next NFL season were uncertain due to World War II.

The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers are famous for wintry games, but could they add another chapter to that history Saturday?

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 6, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Jan. 7, 2021 More than 1,

The Chicago Bears have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season for many reasons. They have a first-year head coach, a second-year QB, and started the season off 0-2.  Since that point,

"I stayed up pretty late enjoying it; it was fun," said Nick. "I actually left and went home at half-time because I couldn't be at the restaurant anymore. I did after the game, drove over to a buddy's house; they were outside having a bonfire watching the game. I had to gloat a little bit for once."

So far this season, Caleb Williams has made the Bears the most clutch team in NFL history, has become the most efficient QB through his first 1,000 passing attempts, and is now the single-season record holder in franchise history with 3,942 yards.

For many years, the Chicago Bears have stood on the receiving end of a not-so-fun piece of sports trivia: they are the only NFL franchise never to see a quarter

The Bears ended the regular season with an 11-6 record, winning the NFC North title, and clinching the No. 2 seed in the conference all in the first year under head coach Ben Johnson. Not bad for a team that finished 5-12 and last in the division just a year ago.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 5, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page (of the Business section) flashback: Jan.