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Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson is already moving his focus to making moves for the 2026 season.

Former Illini great Kendall Gill joined Tina in studio to preview the Illinois/UCONN Final 4 matchup on Saturday. Kendall explains why he believes the Illini are the favorites to advance to the National Title game, whether this is Brad Underwood's most talented roster and as a former Illini, what this Final 4 run has meant to him.

Tina Nguyen is joined by The Score's Matt Spiegel and Fox Chicago's Chris Kwiecinski to recap Illinois advancing to the Final Four and previewing their matchup against UConn. Plus, we recap MLB opening week with the Cubs and Sox. And we get a preview about the NFL owners meeting down in Arizona with Cassie Carlson. 

Vermont senator Bernie Sanders jumps into the Bears stadium debate. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers leave Springfield for spring break - did they get a stadium deal to keep the team from crossing the border? A prominent Islamic interfaith group sides with Mayor Johnson in the controversy of a city report on antisemitism. And we preview tomorrow's massive No Kings rally expected to take over Grant Park.

Protest groups are getting ready for tomorrow's No Kings rally in grant park and across the country. The first no kings back in October drew an estimated 7 million demonstrators out. What is their message and how is the Trump administration responding? For more we're joined by one of the organizers - Kathy Tholin - with Indivisible Chicago.

We've talked a lot this week about the sudden resignation of city human rights commissioner Nancy Andrade over a report her office produced on fighting anti-semitism. Last night, one of the commission members said there was a dispute between their office and the mayor's senior leadership over whether to broaden the report and not necessarily make it about anti-semitism. Dan Goldwin told us last night - those changes have the Jewish American community in Chicago concerned.

The Bears are still tussling with lawmakers in Springfield still trying to finalize a deal to have them avoid property taxes and pay in lieu of fees on their massive planned development in Arlington Heights. Is it going anywhere and will it get done before the bears up and move to Hammond Indiana. Kam Buckner joins the show to discuss.

This week on Fox Chicago’s "Week in Review:" ICE agents deployed at O’Hare, the death of a Loyola student sparking national conversation and a “teen takeover” prompting calls for a curfew. Plus, Opening Day at Wrigley, Route 66 history at Navy Pier, the Illini’s tournament run and more local stories shaping the week.

This week on The Offseason with Cassie Carlson, the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs takes us through how he approached his first mock draft and why he has the Bears focusing on defense in the first round. Plus, ESPN Raiders reporter Ryan McFadden dives into what happened over the four day span of Maxx Crosby being traded to Baltimore and the Ravens backing out at the last minute.

Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen recap the start of MLB season on the Northside, as the Cubs drop the opener to the nationals. Chicago Tribune's Lamond Pope joins us to recap the White Sox opening day loss vs. Brewers. Illini great Kendall Gill and Big Ten Networks Mike Hall preview Illinois Sweet 16 matchup vs Houston.

The Score's Matt Spiegel and ESPN 1000's Jesse Rogers joined Tina Nguyen on Chicago Sports tonight on the eve of both the Cubs and White Sox season-openers. Will there be more pressure on PCA to perform at an even higher level after his huge extension, is the Cubs starting rotation one of the best in the league and what are the chances that the White Sox surprise this season? Plus, does tomorrow's tilt between the Illini and Houston in the Sweet 16 set up as the biggest game in Brad Underwood's tenure at Illinois?

State Rep. Patrick Sheehan (R-Lockport) joined the show to talk about the debate over whether the state's sanctuary immigration laws contributed to the killing of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman.

John Cantanzara, the president of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, said he agrees that Loyola student Sheridan Gorman's killing, allegedly by a migrant, could have been prevented if not for the state's sanctuary laws.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is responding to criticism lodged against his senior leadership team from fired former Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Garien Gatewood.

FS1's Danny Parkins joined Cassie to chat about the big report that the Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong have agreed to a contract extension. Danny explains why PCA is even hungrier now to have a big season. Also, between Caleb Williams, Connor Bedard and PCA, which will become the biggest athlete in Chicago? Plus, Danny reacts to the report that Billy Donovan could step away as Bulls head coach after the season.