Chicago Bears, Leo High School Choir hype up fans after win over Green Bay Packers with upcoming NFL playoff matchup with LA Rams
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Chicago is abuzz with excitement following the Bears’ exhilarating victory, which has secured their spot in a second playoff game. This thrilling win has the city rallying around the team as they prepare for their upcoming challenge.

The Bears are set to face the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field this Sunday, although the exact kickoff time is still to be determined. The anticipation is building as fans eagerly await this crucial playoff showdown.

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Ahead of Sunday’s divisional round game, the Bears made sure to energize their supporters, with a lively event held outside Union Station on Monday morning. The team is clearly determined to keep the momentum going and ensure that their fanbase remains engaged and enthusiastic.

Echoing through the air was the season’s catchy mantra, “Good, better, best,” which resonated from the Union Station Riverwalk, capturing the spirit and optimism surrounding the team.

Adding to the excitement, the Bears thrilled commuters with a special Victory Monday celebration. They enlisted the talents of the Leo High School Choir, who are finalists on America’s Got Talent, to surprise fans with a live performance. This unexpected delight infused the morning with energy and set a positive tone as people headed to work.

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The Chicago Bears surprised commuters with a Victory Monday activation with help from America’s Got Talent finalists, the Leo High School Choir, serenading fans with a live performance, bringing the energy as folks head to work.

“They’re singing the fight song and this is the best way to start a lovely Monday morning and I’m so excited<” Leslie Vail said.

ESPN’s David Kaplan recaps the Bears playoff win over the Packers.

Staley Da Bear snapped photos, encouraging fans to show their “Good, Better, Best” spirit this week as the team takes on the LA Rams at home on Sunday.

“I love the activation,” Dave Galatte said. “This is fantastic for the city and I just had a great time watching the game. This is fantastic. I’m really looking forward to the Rams.”

This after the seventh fourth-quarter comeback victory Saturday night over the Green Bay Packers in the wild card playoff round, overcoming an 18-point deficit – to end the Packers season.

“Ooo we were going crazy,” Brandon Thomas said. “Craziest thing I’ve ever seen in my life entire life. Greatest city in the entire world you know why we’re here.”

The team – handing out giveaways, like Dunkin’ gift cards, rally towels, decals, buttons, necklaces and wristbands.

Fans are feeling confident about the team’s chances… just two wins away from a Super Bowl appearance.

“We are ready you know what I’m saying? Ben’s here, Caleb’s here, the team is here. We’re ready. We just showed the Packers and they didn’t see it coming. We did. come on. We’re here,” Thomas said.

A ticket broker told ABC7 tickets are around $600 for 400-level seats right now, so definitely a little more expensive than last weekend’s game.

Cardiologist weighs in on ‘Cardiac Bears’

Doctor Greg Macaluso, medical director of the heart transplant program at Loyola Medicine, joined ABC7 to talk about these heart-pounding Bears games.

All season long, the bears have kept fans on the edge of their seats.

They’ve earned the nickname “Cardiac Bears.”

Doctor Greg Macaluso, medical director of the heart transplant program at Loyola Medicine, joined ABC7 to talk about if an exciting game can give someone heart palpitations, how it is actually harder on the heart when the team loses, who should be concerned about their health during a close game and advice for calming techniques for future games.

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