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How Chicago Bears DJs set the ‘atmosphere’ for fans — and players — at Soldier Field

CHICAGO — Any fan who has been to a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field has heard (or felt) the music playing in and around Soldier Field. During Week 3 of the 2018 season, the Bears faced the Seattle Seahawks at home. It was a “Monday Night Football” game and new coach Matt Nagy was seeking his first win. “It was a huge game and I was like, ‘Yo, I gotta go crazy. I gotta give the boys some ...
DJ Jay iLLa plays in the north end zone during warmups before the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers play on Sept. 10, 2023, at Soldier Field.

CHICAGO — Any fan who has been to a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field has heard (or felt) the music playing in and around Soldier Field.

During Week 3 of the 2018 season, the Bears faced the Seattle Seahawks at home. It was a “Monday Night Football” game and new coach Matt Nagy was seeking his first win.

“It was a huge game and I was like, ‘Yo, I gotta go crazy. I gotta give the boys some energy,’” Jay iLLa, the Bears practice and pregame DJ, recently told the Tribune.

The Bears defense, led by pass rusher Khalil Mack, sacked

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