Take The North: A Chicago Bears Podcast

The ongoing Bears stadium saga is making headlines yet again! Various reports say the team is working with Illinois lawmakers on crafting legislation which would help keep them in the state. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote react to the latest pieces of news. The guys also hear from State Rep. Kam Buckner, who spoke with 104.3 The Score about the reports. In non-stadium news, we officially know the dates for Bears training camp and it will include TWO joint practices! Finally, Wiederer's son had quite the weekend with his little league baseball team.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear State Rep. Kam Buckner explain on WGN-TV just how much the state of Illinois is still talking with the Bears about their stadium project.

Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear former NFL lineman Terron Armstead explain for FOX-32 the way in which Bears head coach Ben Johnson "weaponizes" his offensive line. Also, what does Armstead think of left tackle Braxton Jones?

It's become more and more clear in the time since the Bears announced they're "moving forward" with pursuing a new stadium in Indiana that the team is far from making an actual decision. In this episode, Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from Illinois state representative Kam Buckner, who spoke with WGN-TV. Where does Buckner think Illinois currently stands with the Bears? Also, the guys hear excellent insight from former NFL offensive lineman Terron Armstead, who spoke with Cassie Carlson on Fox-32, about the way that head coach Ben Johnson "weaponizes" the offensive line. And what does Armstead think of Bears left tackle Braxton Jones?

We continue to hear how Bears players are embracing head coach Ben Johnson's fierce competitiveness. Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote hear from quarterback Caleb Williams on this topic.