{
  "id": 13249644,
  "title": "Hoan Bridge lights with Packers' and Bears' colors up to honor Ditka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/hoan-bridge-lights-with-packers-and-bears-colors-up-to-honor-ditka-13249644",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T23:06:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hoan-bridge-lights-packers-bears-230634139.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 9, Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge will be illuminated in the colors of the Green Bay Packers' green and gold, as well as the Chicago Bears' navy and orange, to pay tribute to the late Mike Ditka. The 86-year-old Ditka, a legendary coach and member of the Hall of Fame, passed away on Friday. The Packers and Bears are set to meet at Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 11. The Ditka family shared the news of his passing with deep sorrow, describing him as the heart of their family. The family statement highlighted Ditka's achievements as a player, coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl XX championship team. The bridge lighting ceremony aims to honor Ditka's life, legacy, and the longstanding mutual respect that defines the Packers-Bears rivalry.",
  "summary": "Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge will light up in Bears' and Packers' colors to honor the late NFL legend Mike Ditka.",
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        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Hoan Bridge lights with Packers' and Bears' colors up to honor Ditka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/hoan-bridge-lights-with-packers-and-bears-colors-up-to-honor-ditka",
        "published": "2026-10-09T23:06:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}