Article posted: 4/16/2012 3:00 PM

Bears, Maryville maintain strong ties

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David Reveles of Naperville, a Maryville alumnus, received a Maryville scholarship and a handshake from Brian Urlacher.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

Brian Urlacher gets a hug from Virginia Halas McCaskey, principal owner of the Chicago Bears, as he goes up to get his award.

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Virginia Halas McCaskey has a laugh with Des Plaines Police Chief Mike Kozak, left, and Bears Coach Lovie Smith at the Ed McCaskey Scholarship luncheon April 10.

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Several hundred attend the Ed McCaskey Scholarship luncheon at Maryville Academy in Des Plaines.

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Former Chicago Bears tackle James "Big Cat" Williams was all smiles after signing several hundred autographs at the Ed McCaskey Scholarship luncheon.

George LeClaire | Staff Photographer

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It was a star-studded event at Maryville April 10, as Brian Urlacher, Lovie Smith, the McCaskeys (including Virginia Halas McCaskey) "Big Cat" Williams and others attended the annual Bears luncheon, where several scholarships named in honor of Ed McCaskey are given out to Maryville grads each year.