Chicago Bears updates: Playoff run ends in heartbreaking OT loss against Rams

Things could get a bit chilly in Chicago this Sunday.

Temperatures could drop to single digits for the divisional round game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears, with a low of 2 degrees Fahrenheit predicted at Soldier Field. The Bears are accustomed to frigid conditions, of course, but "2 degrees" is barely in the vocabulary of Los Angeles residents. It remains to be seen just how much the Rams will be affected by the cold.

ABC7 Chicago AccuWeather Meteorologist Tracy Butler said the game will be brutal with frigid wind chills, and there is a chance of snow on Sunday as well.

Residents and visitors attending the game should dress warmly and in layers, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said.

OEMC will monitor events throughout the city and will coordinate resources as needed. If weather conditions warrant, OEMC will notify the public of any advisories, watches or warnings.

Still, if 2 degrees is where we end up, Rams-Bears still won't be among the top five coldest NFL playoff games. Click here to see the chilliest games teams have played in the postseason.

ESPN contributed to this report.

Sunday's playoff game at Soldier Field brings Bears fans back to cheer loud and proud!

The team takes on the LA Rams in the divisional round.

One fan went viral during the highly anticipated Bears-Packers game. Brandon Martinez. known as the "cheese grater guy," joined ABC7 to talk about his newfound fame, if he thinks there will be a lot of copycats and what his plans are if the Bears beat the Rams.

One fan went viral during the highly anticipated Bears-Packers game.

The Chicago Bears are seemingly getting the bidding war they have wanted when it comes to their future home, and Indiana is now strengthening its pitch.

ABC7 learned Thursday night that two Republican Indiana lawmakers have proposed Senate Bill 27, which would create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority. It would acquire and finance "certain facilities", enhancing the framework for a potential Bears move to the state.

It comes just after Indiana Governor Mike Braun said he would do whatever he can to bring the bears over during his State of the State address Wednesday night.

The Chicago Bears shared a statement Thursday night on Indiana's efforts, saying in part, "We appreciate the leadership and responsiveness of Governor Braun and Indiana lawmakers in advancing a framework that allows these conversations to move forward productively."

The Bears' success this season has been a lot of fun for fans all around the Chicago area, but especially at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, which has some strong connections with the Bears.

They are big Bears fans here. In fact, some taught Bears tight end Cole Kmet when he was a student there.

St. Viator has a lot of connections to the Bears. Former Bears kicker Robbie Gould is the football coach, and Walter Payton's son Jarret also played there.

Cole Kmet was on the homecoming court during his time there. A few years later, he was a second-round NFL Draft choice in 2020 from Notre Dame. He has been a mainstay at tight end ever since.

Kmet played football and baseball when he was at St. Viator. In fact, they won the baseball state championship in 2017. Cole was a pitcher.