# Man who claimed he had contract to play for Bears sentenced to 4 years in prison for theft by deception

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Podcast: [Shaw Local's Bears Insider Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast-4534)
Published: 2026-05-03T20:22:18+00:00
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A Chicago man was sentenced in Kane County to four years in prison and ordered to pay $25,000 in restitution in a theft by deception case, authorities said, adding that among his falsehoods were claims he was going to play for the Bears. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support .

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