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Bears announce contract extension with CBS Radio

By  Patrick Finley
   
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The Bears renewed their radio deal. (Getty Images)

The Bears and CBS radio announced a multi-year extension Monday that will keep the team’s games on WBBM 780-AM and 105.9-FM, their home since 2000.

The deal runs through 2022.

The stations will continue to air the Bears Coaches Show, Bears All-Access and other features.

The previous contract expired after this season.

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