Pro Football Weekly: Chicago

The Chicago Bears used their first-round pick of the 2026 NFL draft to boost their secondary by selecting Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman at No. 25 overall on Thursday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears will start an important weekend when the NFL draft opens in Pittsburgh on tonight. Shaw Local will be covering all things Bears throughout the three days of the draft. Here are all the latest updates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Drafting at 25 doesn’t have the sex appeal of prior years, but it may be the most important one we’ve had in the Ryan Poles era, Marc Silverman writesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Illinois lawmakers took a major step toward keeping the Chicago Bears from moving to Indiana on Wednesday night. The Illinois House passed a Bears-backed megaprojects bill by a 78-32 vote that would help the team build a new stadium in Arlington HeightsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Illinois lawmakers came one step closer to passing a bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears from moving to Indiana on Wednesday. The Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee advanced legislation by a 15-5 vote that will send it to the House floor for a vote.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears will be on the clock starting Thursday night during the first round of the NFL draft. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they think the Bears will do in the first roundBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears will be on the clock starting Thursday night during the first round of the NFL draft. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they think the Bears will do in the first round.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

From Capitol News Illinois: Facing the specter of losing the Chicago Bears to Indiana, the Illinois House unveiled a new version of property tax legislation that the team says is a prerequisite for building a new domed stadium in suburban Arlington HeightsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and assistant general manager Jeff King met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday a couple days before the start of the NFL draft. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Tuesday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards and tight end Colston Loveland were named the recipients of the team's Brian Piccolo Award on Tuesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams and some teammates met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Monday as the team started its offseason workout program. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears will reportedly pick up the fifth-year option of right tackle Darnell Wright.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The proposed downtown Lockport development at former Dellwood Tire site would include commercial space and an apartment complex.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears could go in a few directions at No. 25 in next week's NFL draft. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what some of those options are and who the Bears could draftBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears could go in a few directions at No. 25 in next week's NFL draft. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what some of those options are and who the Bears could draft.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears could go in multiple directions with their first-round selection in next week's NFL draft. Here's Shaw Local’s Michal Dwojak second and final mock draft as he tried to figure out how the first round will unfold.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

The Chicago Bears hold the No. 25 overall pick in the first round of next week's NFL draft. But could general manager Ryan Poles trade up or down from that spot? Here are some possible options for Poles to make a trade in the first round.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

NFL mock draft season is almost over as the league is set to host its annual draft in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 23. Here’s a look at who analysts believe the Chicago Bears will select at No. 25 next week.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Alabama offensive tackle could be a fit with the Bears.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.

Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Clemson's defensive tackle Peter Woods could be a fit with the Bears.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shaw-local-s-bears-insider-podcast--3098936/support.