Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey turned 100 years old on Thursday, ringing in the new year by reaching triple digits as the oldest primary owner of an NFL franchise.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 17, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. 1920: George Halas of the Decatur Staleys (precursor to the Chicago Bears) and representatives ...

Built in 1997 and expanded with enhancements in 2012 and 2019, Halas Hall is dedicated to Bears' Founder, President, and Coach George S. Halas. The Chicago Bears Virtual History Tour allows you an experience to learn and explore the tradition of the ...

Virginia Halas McCaskey died on Thursday at 102, ending an enduring link to the earliest days of the league. Judy Battista memorializes the Chicago Bears owner whom former commissioner Paul Tagliabue referred to as "the first lady of the NFL.