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Freezing Bears Open Warming Centers Amid Playoff Push

12/14/2025

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The Chicago Bears host the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field with wind chills as low as -15 degrees.
To protect fans, the Bears will open three warming centers and permit battery-operated clothing.
The Bears chase their first playoff berth since 2020 after losing to the Packers.
The Browns, 3-10, have dropped five of their last six, with kickoff at 12 p.m. CT on Fox and ESPN Chicago radio.

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Story summary

The Chicago Bears host the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field with wind chills as low as -15 degrees.
To protect fans, the Bears will open three warming centers and permit battery-operated clothing.
The Bears chase their first playoff berth since 2020 after losing to the Packers.
The Browns, 3-10, have dropped five of their last six, with kickoff at 12 p.m. CT on Fox and ESPN Chicago radio.