I am a California girl born and raised. I became a Bears fan when I saw a highlight of Walter "Sweetness" Payton back in '84. The following year they won the Superbowl. I jumped on the wagon and never jumped off.
I've never been to Chicago but hopefully someday I'll go.
I've yet to go see the Bears play in person but hopefully someday soon I will see them play. All my plans to go see them when they come to CA never seem to pan out.