Currently, ESPN Radio 1000 airs the Chicago Bears football games with Jeff Joniak doing the play-by-play, along with color commentator Tom Thayer and sideline reporter Jason McKie.[1] Marc Silverman, Dionne Miller and former Bears linebacker Lance Briggs host the pre-game shows. John Jurkovic and Peggy Kusinski host the post-game shows.
| Years | Flagship station | Play-by-play | Color commentator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933–1936 | WGN | Bob Elson | ||
| 1937–1938 | WJJD | Jimmy Evans | ||
| 1939–1941 | WJJD/WIND | Jack Drees | ||
| 1942–1948 | WJJD/WIND | Bert Wilson | ||
| 1949–52 | WIND | Red Grange | ||
| 1953–1976 | WGN | Jack Brickhouse | Irv Kupcinet | |
| 1970 | WNUR | Jay Scott | Marty Bauman | |
| 1977–1984 | WBBM | Joe McConnell | Brad Palmer | |
| 1985–1987 | WGN | Wayne Larrivee | Dick Butkus & Jim Hart | |
| 1988–1989 | WGN | Wayne Larrivee | Hub Arkush & Jim Hart | |
| 1990–1991 | WGN | Wayne Larrivee | Hub Arkush & Gary Fencik | |
| 1992–1993 | WGN | Wayne Larrivee | Hub Arkush, Dick Butkus, & Gary Fencik | |
| 1994 | WGN | Wayne Larrivee | Hub Arkush & Dick Butkus | |
| 1995–1996 | WGN | Wayne Larrivee | Hub Arkush & Dan Hampton | |
| 1997–1998 | WMAQ | Wayne Larrivee | Hub Arkush & Tom Thayer | |
| 1999 | WMAQ | Gary Bender | Hub Arkush & Tom Thayer | |
| 2000 | WBBM | Gary Bender | Hub Arkush & Tom Thayer | |
| 2001–2004 | WBBM | Jeff Joniak | Hub Arkush & Tom Thayer | |
| 2005–2010 | WBBM | Jeff Joniak | Tom Thayer | |
| 2011–2022 | WBBM/WCFS-FM | Jeff Joniak | Tom Thayer | |
| 2023–present | WMVP | Jeff Joniak | Tom Thayer |
The Bears Radio Network stretches 20 stations over four states as of the 2024 season.[2]
| State | Market | Frequency | Call Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Chicago | 1000 AM/100.3 FM HD2 | WMVP (flagship) |
| Aurora | 1280 AM | WBIG | |
| Bloomington–Normal | 93.7 FM | WJBC | |
| Decatur | 1050 AM | WDZ | |
| Galesburg | 92.7 FM | WLSR | |
| Kankakee | 92.7 FM | WVLI | |
| Kewanee | 1450 AM/100.1 FM | WKEI | |
| LaSalle/Peru | 96.5 FM | WLWF | |
| Peoria | 1470 AM/100.3 FM | WMBD | |
| Rockford | 96.7 FM | WKGL | |
| Watseka | 101.7 FM | WIVR | |
| Springfield | 1450 AM/92.3 FM | WFMB | |
| Sterling | 1240 AM | WSDR | |
| Indiana | Fort Wayne | 1250 AM | WGL |
| Plymouth | 94.3 FM | WZOC | |
| Rensselaer | 97.7 FM | WLQI | |
| Iowa | Burlington | 92.1 FM | WQKQ |
| Marshalltown | 1230 AM | KFJB | |
| Quad Cities | 1170 AM/104.1 FM | KBOB | |
| Wisconsin | Adams | 106.1 FM | WCWI |
| Janesville | 1230 AM/92.7 FM | WCLO |