Bears training camp draws sparse Platteville crowds
In Platteville Wisconsin fans flock to Chicago Bears practices from July 27 to August 16 amid smaller crowds than in 1986. Local businesses host autograph seekers while Maurice Douglass greets youths and UW Platteville officials note reduced field access due to larger crowds in past years.
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Platteville hopes Bears renew at UW Platteville camp
UW Platteville officials say the Chicago Bears hold contract options for two more years and the university aims to publicize itself and boost the local economy. Chamber leader notes Bears have drawn visitors for seven years, boosting Platteville's economy by about 2 million dollars.
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