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Bears training camp in Bourbonnais

Uneven turf on the field at Soldier Field after it was announced that Bears Family Fest was cancelled in Chicago on Friday, August 5, 2011.

Uneven turf on the field at Soldier Field after it was announced that Bears Family Fest was cancelled in Chicago on Friday, August 5, 2011.  (Chris Sweda/ Chicago Tribune)

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The longest work stoppage in NFL history is over. Now it’s time for the Chicago Bears to return to their pre-season home, Bourbonnais, Ill., where they will go through a slightly abbreviated training camp at Olivet Nazarene University.

Here are images from the Bears preseason training camp in Bourbonnais.

Soldier Field turf on Bears Family Fest Day

The turf is void of players after the cancellation of Bears Family Fest at Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday, August 5, 2011.  (Chris Sweda/ Chicago Tribune)

Guarding the turf

A security guard stands on the sidelines at Soldier Field where Bears Family Fest was cancelled in Chicago on Friday, August 5, 2011.  (Chris Sweda/ Chicago Tribune)

Fans get fireworks as consolation

Duane Giorgetti wears his Walter Payton jersey while watching fireworks with his wife Claudia and children outside of Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday, August 5, 2011. The Bears Family Fest was cancelled, but free food and a fireworks show was still provided for Bears fans.  (Chris Sweda/ Chicago Tribune)

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