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Bears announce training-camp schedule, start times

By Patrick Finley

The Bears at training camp. (AP)

The Bears report to training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais on July 19, and will hold their first open-to-the-public two days later.

The team announced the dates and times of their open practices Thursday. All practices start at 8:15 a.m., with doors opening at 7:30 a.m, except for the last practice, which will be held at Ward Field, the 2,500-seat stadium next door. That practice begins at 7:10 p.m.

Tickets are free but must be acquired in advance at ChicagoBears.com/camp.

Practices open to the public are:

Saturday, July 21

Sunday, July 22

Monday, July 23

Thursday, July 26

Friday, July 27

Saturday, July 28

Monday, July 30

Saturday, Aug. 4

Sunday, Aug. 5

Monday, Aug. 6

Saturday, Aug. 11 (Ward Field at 7:10 p.m.)

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