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In this episode, we peel back the layers of decades of history, from the team’s origins in Decatur to their legendary 1985 Super Bowl run. You'll get an insider’s look at how stadium deals, local politics, and financial struggles threaten to uproot one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. We break down real numbers — like the Bears’ $2 billion stadium project, Illinois’ high property taxes, and the trickle-down effect on sports and local economies.
By Matt and ColeIn this episode, we peel back the layers of decades of history, from the team’s origins in Decatur to their legendary 1985 Super Bowl run. You'll get an insider’s look at how stadium deals, local politics, and financial struggles threaten to uproot one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. We break down real numbers — like the Bears’ $2 billion stadium project, Illinois’ high property taxes, and the trickle-down effect on sports and local economies.