The Bears host the Panthers today. (Photo Courtesy Flickr Creative Commons)

By Paul Morello

The Chicago Bears look to win their fifth consecutive game today when they host the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field.

The Bears look to defend against the combination of quarterback Cam Newton and wideout Steve Smith, who has torched the Bears for 665 yards in four career games.

Listen to the play-by-play on WJBC AM 1230 at 11:30 a.m.

Also today, the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup drives through Martinsville Speedway for the Tums Fast Relief 500. 

Race coverage starts on WJBC FM 93.7 and WJBC.com at 11:30 a.m.

Paul Morello can be reached at paul@wjbc.com.