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Paul Sullivan: On a Memorable Night for the Bears and Cubs, Keeping the Faith Was Easier Said than Done
Paul Sullivan highlights the emotional challenge Chicago sports fans face maintaining loyalty despite a long history of heartbreak, spotlighting the Bears' recent playoff victory.
- On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the Chicago Bears faced the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild-card game at Soldier Field, Chicago, with photographers capturing fans' reactions during the game.
- Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune used personal reflection to explain why that night prompted a column rather than straightforward game coverage.
- In one image, a Chicago Bears fan cheers in the second quarter, anchoring Sullivan's reflections in a vivid playoff moment.
- Sullivan writes that growing up a Chicago sports fan leaves lasting emotional 'side effects' that shape responses to wins, explaining why a single memorable night can still test fan faith.
- Framing the win within a larger history, Sullivan uses the Jan. 10 playoff moment to explore how Chicago sports loyalty and skepticism shape fans’ mix of jubilation and doubt.
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Paul Sullivan: On a memorable night for the Bears and Cubs, keeping the faith was easier said than done
CHICAGO — No one tells you the side effects when you’re growing up a Chicago sports fan. It’s something you just have to experience on your own, the nausea, the headaches, the loss of appetite and the overeating, the anger…
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center17Last UpdatedBias Distribution94% Center
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