From 'Take The North' (subscribe here): Dan Wiederer and Mark Grote discuss the mood inside Halas Hall as Bears head coach Ben Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles held their season-ending press conferences. Johnson had a clear message as the team enters the offseason.

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Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the latest developments in the NFL coaching carousel and discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams’ progress in his second NFL season.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote opened their show by pondering whether Bears head coach Ben Johnson could win the NFL Coach of the Year award. After that, they discussed how Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle are drawing interest from other NFL teams for potential promotions. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed Bears receiver DJ Moore's future with the organization.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest developments in the NFL coaching carousel. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed the Cubs’ outlook as it pertains to the NL Central race after the Brewers traded ace Freddy Peralta to the Mets. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton joined the show to reflect on the Bears’ successful 2025 season. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed the Bears’ quest to reach a deal on tax certainty as they consider possibly building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' progress and development in the 2025 season. After that, ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler joined the show to reflect on the Bears' successful season and to discuss the NFL playoffs.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote welcomed in Laurence Holmes and Carmen Vitali for the daily transition segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by WGN sports anchor Jarrett Payton to reflect on the Bears' successful 2025 season.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Bears’ quest to reach a tax deal as they consider building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed the Cubs’ outlook as it pertains to the NL Central race after the Brewers traded ace Freddy Peralta to the Mets.