McCaskey, Chicago Bears and Halas

Outpouring of respect for Chicago’s Virginia McCaskey shows how many lives she touched
McCaskey's mourners ranged from Bears legends to working people, billionaires to fans in Bears jerseys and Starter jackets.
Paying their respects: Bears matriarch Virginia Halas McCaskey laid to rest
The Chicago Bears laid their matriarch to rest on a snowy Wednesday morning in the northwest suburbs. Hundreds of friends and family, including fellow NFL owners and many former Bears players,
Photos: Remembering Virginia McCaskey, the Chicago Bears owner and daughter of team founder George Halas
Virginia McCaskey, the Chicago Bears owner and daughter of team founder George Halas, died on Feb. 6, 2025, at the age of 102.
Family, friends, football legends gather for Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey funeral
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (WLS) -- Wednesday was the funeral for Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey. Family, friends and football legends gathered for her funeral at Saint Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect. A number of former players and coaches came out to pay their final respects, including Lovie Smith and Brian Urlacher.
Virginia McCaskey funeral: Family, friends gather to honor late Bears owner
Family and friends of Virginia Halas McCaskey will come together Wednesday morning to honor the late Bears owner.
What will Virginia McCaskey's death mean for Bears' never-ending stadium quest?
Even if some heirs want to cash out, experts say it's unlikely to impact the borrowing capacity the McCaskey family needs to bankroll a new stadium. That's because NFL rules now allow teams to sell up to 10% to private equity investors.
Sports figures, Bears past and present attend Virginia McCaskey's funeral in Chicago suburb
Chicago Bears greats from past and present attended the funeral service Wednesday for longtime owner Virginia McCaskey. NBC Chicago’s Kate Chappell reports. Longtime Bears matriarch, Virginia McCaskey, was laid to rest Wednesday. Her funeral was held at St. Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect, followed by a private entombment.
Could Virginia McCaskey’s Death Lead To A Sale Of Chicago Bears?
George Halas founded the Chicago Bears in 1920, and daughter Virginia McCaskey remained the team's primary owner until her death Thursday, at age 102. What happens now?
Longtime Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey funeral arrangements announced
Funeral arrangements have been announced for longtime Chicago Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died Thursday.
Bears, NFL bid farewell to matriarch Virginia McCaskey at funeral mass
Virginia McCaskey always seemed as comfortable with ordinary people as she was with those at the highest seats of power in the NFL. The Bears matriarch herself was both, and her funeral mass Wednesday morning at St Emily Catholic Church in Mount Prospect reflected as much.
Funeral to be held Wednesday for Bears owner Virginia McCaskey
The Chicago Bears have begun to say their final goodbyes Tuesday to longtime team owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, who died last Thursday at 102.
Bears greats turn out to pay final respects to Virginia McCaskey as she is laid to rest
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. (CBS) -- Longtime Chicago Bears matriarch Virginia Halas McCaskey was laid to rest this morning. Mrs. McCaskey died Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 102.
Visitation underway for Virginia McCaskey in Des Plaines
Services were underway Tuesday for Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey, who died last week at the age of 102.
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Virginia McCaskey was the grand lady of the NFL who ran a franchise that struggled at football
Bears owner Virginia McCaskey speaks during a ceremony for the unveiling of statues of Hall of Famers Walter Payton and George Halas outside Soldier Field, Sept. 3, 2019. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times ...