# Bigger Chicago Surprise: The '25 Bears or the '26 White Sox!?

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Podcast: [The Chicago Bears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-chicago-bears-podcast-6321799)
Published: 2026-06-01T15:39:19+00:00
Episode link: https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F8423708_2026-06-01-175108%2Fitunes_akrgV
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Duration seconds: 3394

## Resource

🐻 The Chicago Bears Podcast | Stadium Drama Returns Hosted by Pat The Designer & Shea Norling Brought to you by The Advantage Dealer Group The Chicago Bears stadium saga is back in the headlines as new developments emerge involving Arlington Heights, the State of Illinois, and the future home of the franchise. Pat and Shea break down the latest twists in a story Bears fans can’t seem to escape. Shea kicks things off by explaining why he's losing his mind as a fan, before the conversation shifts to a fun Chicago sports debate: what was the bigger surprise — the Bears' playoff season or the White Sox turnaround? Then the guys dive deep into the latest Bears stadium update, what it means for the team's future, and whether Illinois is helping or hurting its chances of keeping the Bears in the state. 👇 Episode Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Shea is losing his mind as a fan 00:09:00 – Bigger surprise: Bears playoff run or White Sox season? 00:25:00 – Latest update on the Bears stadium saga & Illinois politics 🎧 Subscribe for daily Chicago Bears news, stadium updates & insider analysis from ESPN Chicago! 📱 Follow for more: #ChicagoBears #BearsPodcast #ESPNChicago #ArlingtonHeights #BearsStadium #NFL #BearDown #ChicagoSports

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