Take The North

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[FULL EPISODE] Chicago mayor clarifies what stadium conversations the city has had with the Bears

We have clarification about what stadium conversations the city of Chicago was apparently having with the Bears. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to what Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson had to say on the matter. What about this is real and what's just postering? Meanwhile, the actual football team was at work for more practices during OTAs. Receiver Rome Odunze spoke for the first time this offseas

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Have the Bears always been bluffing about moving to Indiana?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the state of Illinois essentially calling the Bears' bluff about moving to Indiana.

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The Bears have apparently been having talks with Chicago about a lakefront stadium?

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the revelation that the Bears at some point apparently re-engaged in talks with the city of Chicago about a lakefront stadium. This apparently took place despite the Bears publicly saying for months that their only options for a stadium location were in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Ind.

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We don't trust anyone on the Bears stadium project issues

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the Bears' ongoing stadium project mess. We've lost trust in everyone during this process.

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[FULL EPISODE] Bears stadium project is an absolute mess

Illinois didn't pass legislation before the end of May to entice the Bears to stay in the state. However, we still aren't sure where the Bears intend to build their new stadium. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote do their best to sift through all the latest. Is there anyone we can trust on this issue?!?

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BONUS: Political reporter Geoff Buchholz talks Bears' mixed messages about their stadium plan

On Chicago's 104.3 The Score, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by WBBM political reporter Geoff Buchholz to discuss the Bears’ mixed messaging in their pursuit of a new stadium.

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Ben Johnson is 'buying Luther Burden stock'

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's extreme praise for second-year receiver Luther Burden III.

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Ben Johnson laid out his priorities for the Bears offense this season

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what Bears head coach Ben Johnson wants quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense to improve on in 2026. Plus, Williams made a few remarkable throws in OTAs.

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Jaylon Johnson has arrived at Bears OTAs

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss how Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is now at OTAs after he missed the first several weeks of the voluntary offseason program.

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[FULL EPISODE] Ben Johnson has high praise for Luther Burden during OTAs

We got our first look at the Bears on the field during the OTA period of the offseason — and got to hear from head coach Ben Johnson. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss what we learned. A definite positive is that Johnson made it sound like quarterback Caleb Williams and the offense are in a better spot than they were last offseason. What still needs to be worked on? Also, Johnson had a ton of pr