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Bears fever flying sky high ahead of clash with Rams
Chicago Bears fans are feeling good ahead of this Sunday's playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.
CHICAGO - You’re probably seeing an awful lot of orange and blue lately. Fans are showing their pride ahead of the big Bears-Rams matchup at Soldier Field on Sunday night.
What we know:
Signs of fandemonium are popping up all over the city.
On Monday, the Bears Monster Squad and Staley the Bear were handing out Bears bling and blankets outside Union Station while the Leo High School boys choir sang "Bear Down."
On Thursday, the Monster Squad was at it again, building an ice statue of Caleb Williams outside the merchandise mart.
Bears merch has been flying off shelves. Clark Street Sports reported sales are up 500% from this time last year. Cheese grater hats and Caleb William's jerseys leading the way.
"I have to admit I was never a massive football fan, but this season I think it’s put an entirely new energy in the city. I think it’s unified everyone," said Francesca.
Tommy Carrico is disappointed he’ll be out of town and unable to watch the Bears game in a local establishment. But he had this message for the team.
"We love you guys. We’re proud of you. Bear down, make us proud," he said.
"I’m just hoping for more of this weather," said Piper Mauck. "That way the LA Rams struggle a bit."
The other side:
Sully, on the other hand, will be rooting for Los Angeles.
"Let’s go, Rams! Whose house?" he said, admitting most of his friends support the Bears. "Yeah we’re hosting a watch party with friends. A friendly rivalry, nothing better!"
The Source: The information in this story was obtained and reported by FOX Chicago's Roseanne Tellez.