Shaw Local's Bears Insider Podcast
Exclusive news and analysis from our team on professional football in Chicago. Professional football served Chicago style.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.
Here’s where the Chicago Bears’ offensive line stands after the offseason program
After a breakout season last year, the Chicago Bears offensive line will try to be one of the best in the NFL for a second straight year. Can they do it? Here are a few interesting tidbits we learned about the unit this spring.
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Bears Insider Podcast Episode 463: Examining the state of the Chicago Bears after offseason program
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program last week when they held their mandatory minicamp. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they learned during the spring and what's next over the summer
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Podcast: Examining the state of the Chicago Bears after offseason program
The Chicago Bears wrapped up their offseason program last week when they held their mandatory minicamp. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they learned during the spring and what's next over the summer.
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Rich Miller: Pritzker can’t expect to escape Bears stadium bill blame
The governor has a very good executive staff. But there’s no substitute for a present governor. Legislators are generally a needy bunch. They see him on national TV during session and wonder why he isn’t attending to them. That’s simple Statehouse reality and has been forever.
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4 questions Chicago Bears must answer after their offseason program
The Chicago Bears ended their offseason program last week with the end of a three-day mandatory minicamp. Here are four questions the Bears still need to answer after their offseason program.
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Why the Chicago Bears offense is confident at the end of mandatory minicamp
The Chicago Bears offense was confident about the next step it can take next year during the last month's offseason workout program. Here's why there's confidence at the end of minicamp.
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Chicago Bears minicamp report: Caleb Williams, offense no longer drowning heading into break
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams no longer felt like he was drowning at the end of mandatory minicamp Thursday. Williams and the offense looked comfortable heading into training camp next month. Plus more notes from the final day of minicamp.
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Silvy: Minicamp matters. These three Bears players are on the spot to earn Ben Johnson’s trust.
There was nothing mini from this week’s Bears camp. In the words of Ben Johnson, “everything matters.” And when he says everything, he means EVERYTHING. Here are three Bears players that Marc Silverman says are on the spot to earn Johnson's trust.
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Chicago Bears minicamp report: Braxton Jones regains trust in himself competing for left tackle job
After a rollercoaster season, Chicago Bears Braxton Jones has regained trust in himself as he competes for the starting left tackle spot this offseason. Plus more notes from the second day of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall.
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Republicans hope to reengage Bears with new proposals
From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, plans to file an amended megaprojects bill that would create new requirements that were not included in the original plan passed by the House. Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s open to a special session on the issue
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Facing a contract year, Chicago Bears DL Gervon Dexter expects to play as ‘whole different person’
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter is expecting to play as a whole different person next season as he enters the final year of his contact. Plus more notes from the Bears' first day of mandatory minicamp.
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Rich Miller: A play-by-play of the failed Bears stadium bill
It’s the saga that won’t die.
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Suburban GOP lawmaker draws up proposal to keep Bears in Illinois
After the Chicago Bears announced last week that they’re advancing a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, a suburban Republican state lawmaker is trying to provide a new framework to keep the team in the Prairie State.
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Bears Insider Podcast Episode 462: Are the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana? Plus a minicamp preview
The Chicago Bears board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. Does that mean the team is moving to Indiana? Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar discuss that and preview this week's minicamp.
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Podcast Are the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana? Plus a minicamp preview
The Chicago Bears board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. Does that mean the team is moving to Indiana? Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar discuss that and preview this week's minicamp.
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Storylines to watch at Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp
The Chicago Bears will start the latest part of their offseason Tuesday when they start a three-day mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Here are a few storylines to watch at minicamp this week.
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‘The clock is running out’: Illinois lawmakers react as Bears advance Indiana stadium project
Illinois lawmakers reacted with alarm, frustration and urgency after the Chicago Bears announced plans to advance a stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, though several officials stressed the move is not final and said there is still time to reach a deal to keep the team in state
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Our View: The Bears want Illinois lawmakers back in Springfield. Now.
From our editorial board: The Bears have now advanced a “site TBD” in Hammond, Indiana. The phrasing matters. It is not a plan. It is not a commitment. It is not even a fully described proposal. It is a directional signal carefully calibrated to do two things at once
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Chesney: Taxpayers score as Democrats fumble Bears deal
As a lifelong Bears fan who wants the team to stay in Illinois, I refused to vote for any bill that gave special tax breaks to a billionaire franchise while everyday Illinois taxpayers are drowning in the second highest property taxes in America.
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Chicago Bears choose to advance new stadium project in Indiana
The Chicago Bears announced Friday that its board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana
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Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze determined to be ‘excellent’ after injury-plagued season
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is determined to be "excellent" after an injury-plagued season last year. Here's how he's working over the offseason to get there.
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Silvy: While the stadium mess drags on, the Bears finally look like contenders
Marc Silverman argues that despite uncertainty off the field, the Bears are building something fans can genuinely believe in this season
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What Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears said at Thursday’s OTA practice
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as they continued their Organized Team Activities (OTA) practices. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.
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Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams to appear on ‘Madden 27′ cover
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will be on the "Madden 27" cover. He is the first Bears player to ever appear on the cover since the game was first released in 1988
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Chicago Bears set to hold joint practice with Cincinnati Bengals
The Chicago Bears will go up against a familiar opponent for a joint practice in August. Chicago will travel to Cincinnati for a joint practice on Aug. 20 against the Bengals.
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What’s next in the Chicago Bears’ stadium search after Illinois failed to pass a bill?
The Chicago Bears’ search for a new stadium took another unexpected dramatic turn early morning Monday in Springfield when Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would help them build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Here's what could happen next in the search.
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‘We didn’t have time’: Pritzker, leaders defend adjourning without Bears deal
From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker acknowledged that the Chicago Bears may be on their way to Indiana. But he and Democratic leaders defended their decision not to move a bill incentivizing them to stay
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Bears Insider Podcast Episode 461: No stadium deal (yet), so what now?
Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill before the end of their spring legislative session that would've allowed the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the news and what it means
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What do the Chicago Bears do now after Illinois lawmakers didn't pass stadium bill?
Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill before the end of their spring legislative session that would've allowed the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the news and what it means about the team's future.
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Illinois lawmakers adjourn spring legislation session without passing Chicago Bears stadium bill
Illinois lawmakers worked into the early hours Monday morning in Springfield but couldn’t fully pass a bill before the end of their spring legislative session that would stop the Chicago Bears from leaving the state for Indiana.
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Illinois lawmakers adjourn spring legislation session without passing Chicago Bears stadium bill
Illinois lawmakers worked into the early hours Monday morning in Springfield but couldn’t fully pass a bill before the end of their spring legislative session that would stop the Chicago Bears from leaving the state for Indiana.
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Illinois lawmakers leave open multiple options for Chicago Bears stadium, including a stay in Chicago
Illinois lawmakers left numerous options open to stop the Chicago Bears from leaving for Indiana on Sunday as they entered the final day of the spring legislature in Springfield. That includes a potential stadium in Chicago.
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The Chicago Bears are really excited about Luther Burden at OTAs. Here’s why there’s so much hype
Chicago Bears coaches and players are really excited about wide receiver Luther Burden III as he prepares for his second season. Here's why the Bears are buying Burden's stock during May.
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Chicago Bears set new foundation at start of OTA with near-perfect attendance
The Chicago Bears started building a new foundation for next season this week with the start of organized team activities at Halas Hall. They had a near-perfect attendance on Thursday in an open practice to reporters
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Eye On Illinois: Will lawmakers who know better still buckle for Bears’ tax demands?
June 23, 2021: 'Sports owners have notoriously short arms when it comes to their own deep pockets but gladly open their palms wide for public handouts.'
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Silvy: Bears stadium saga has become a circus – and nobody deserves trust
Marc Silverman unloads on the chaos, finger-pointing and delays surrounding the Bears’ endless stadium drama
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How Eric Studesville can keep the Chicago Bears’ running game as one of the NFL’s best
The Chicago Bears built one of the NFL's best running games last season in head coach Ben Johnson's first year. Here's how new running backs coach Eric Studesville will try to keep the Bears near the top once again next season.
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutiny
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office responded Tuesday to a Cook County Treasurer report that raised questions about the megaproject legislation he backs to keep the Bears in Illinois.
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Pritzker defends potential Bears tax deal amid treasurer report scrutiny
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office responded Tuesday to a Cook County Treasurer report that raised questions about the megaproject legislation he backs to keep the Bears in Illinois.
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Property tax break would help Bears, but economic benefits ‘murky’ for taxpayers, treasurer’s report says
An analysis of the “megaprojects” legislation pending in Springfield by the Cook County Treasurer’s office is skeptical of the purported economic benefits of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
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