Chicago’s favorite fight song, “Bear Down,” began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being a city’s rallying cry.

The phrase "bear down, Chicago Bears" holds a place in the hearts of fans. But what does the phrase actually mean?

"To grow up in the city of Chicago, it is a rite of passage — for every kid to know the lyrics of 'Bear Down, Chicago Bears.'" In her 30 years as a music educator with Chicago Public Schools, Dr.

Michael McDermott hadn’t planned to rush out new music Friday, but the daily headlines about persistent immigration arrests in the Chicago area compelled him to respond the only way he knew how. “The ...