Bourbonnais, Illinois. The population was 15,256 at the 2000 census, and at last reported, it was estimated to have grown to 19,119 in 2009. Clearly this place is home to many people, and as of July 24, a few Bears. The Chicago Bears have invaded into town once again, and have officially kicked off their summer training camp Tuesday at Olivet Nazarene University.

One of the many questions on Chicago fans minds are, will Johnny Knox be ready to perform come season time? He’s currently on a physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and unfortunately if still listed come season time, he will be forced to miss the first 6 games. As well, what will happen with Jay Cutler and will there be an offensive line resilient enough to protect him? The Bears are content to go with J’Marcus Webb on the left side, after he allowed 12 sacks in 2011. A healthy Gabe Carimi is being counted on to bring up the right. How will the relationship between Cutler and new Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice develop, as Tice now has the play calling duties from Martz.

Apparently, Cutler is excited about the new opportunity. As the Bears rolled into town, Cutler touted that he’s never felt so relaxed before.

“This is the most comfortable I think I’ve been going into a camp with the offense and what we are doing scheme-wise and the talent around me,” Cutler said on Tuesday.” You can say this is the most comfortable I’ve been.”

Here’s a quick glance at the (tentative) training camp schedule and mapquest directions for this year in case you’d like to get down there to watch:

July 26: 2:30 p.m. (NO PADS)
July 27: 2:30 p.m. (NO PADS)
July 28: 7 p.m.
July 29: 2 p.m.
July 31: 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 1: 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 2: 2 p.m.
Aug. 3: 7 p.m. (Soldier Field)
Aug. 5: 2 p.m.
Aug. 6: 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 7: 2 p.m.
Aug. 11: 2 p.m.
Aug. 12: 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 13: 7 p.m.
Aug. 14: 2 p.m.
Aug. 16: 2 p.m.

We’ve seen many types of Bears seasons these past few years; going too big, too small – but let’s hope this years is just right.