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Military jets buzz downtown Chicago during practice for flyover at Bears game

Jets practice flyover for Bears game at Soldier Field
Jets practice flyover for Bears game at Soldier Field 00:16

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The rumble of military jets flying over the lakefront startled many people in Chicago on Friday afternoon.

A formation of jets was seen flying over Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago around 1:45 p.m.

City officials confirmed the jets were practicing for a flyover during the national anthem at the Bears game on Sunday at Soldier Field.

While the Bears initially said the flyover would be cancelled " due to sensitive world events and an abundance of caution," the team later said the flyover "will happen pending weather."

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