"Ridin' the L" brings the energy of Chicago's iconic train system to life in this jazz-infused hip-hop track. With a nod to Duke Ellington’s "Take the A Train," this remix pays homage to the Windy City’s landmarks, neighborhoods, and culture. From Soldier Field to Millennium Park, this track captures the spirit of Chicago’s streets. The beat flows like the rhythmic hum of the rails, while the lyrics take you on a journey through iconic places, from Wrigleyville to the Southside grit.*

Ridin’ the L

🏈 Lake Forest Football Scouts dominate again, while the Chicago Bears continue to face tough times on the field. We also discuss the latest on school hiring issues, with Dr. Montgomery sending out more emails 📧 than we can count. Plus, get the latest updates on the Lake Forest Police Station 🚔, local bonfire and bagpipe traditions 🔥🎶, and the politics shaping both local and national conversations 🗳️.

Tune in for all this and more in the latest Lake Forest Podcast episode! 🎙️

Key Moments:
0:00 Pre Show Chat: Lake Forest Football Scouts Win Again!
6:30 Chicago Bears Woes
9:58 Anything New on the Schools' Hiring Issues?
11:40 How Many Emails Has Dr. Montgomery Sent So Far?
12:30 Police Station Update
14:00 Caucus is Getting Going Again
15:40 Bonfires and Bagpipes
19:30 Kemper Sports Management Concessions Contract for Forest Beach and Deerpath Golf Course
25:00 Local and National Politics Update
31:45 Ron DeSantis Gave Directions to Baseball Diamond Link to Article
33:40 Openlands Lawsuit on the Berms?
35:15 Opposition Group Grumblings: Taxes
41:34 Lake County Forest Referendum

Scouts Keep Winning 🏈 Bears Keep Struggling 😓 School Hiring Drama Keeps Happening 🏫

The History and rivalry of two of the legendary teams of the NFL - The Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers

The NFL's Greatest Rivalry: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

Jim and Happy talk about the Bear's devastating loss here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 10-28-24 HR1

Jim and Happy talk about the devastating weekend of the Chicago Bears

Jim Mattson Show 11-11-24 HR1

Jim talks about the Bears firing Shane Waldron here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 11-12-24 HR1

Texans fans have been frustrated with offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for quite some time. On a day that the Chicago Bears fired their offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, should Houston consider the same move? Is ownership potentially thinking about it? Plus, are the misfortunes of other teams - specifically the Dallas Cowboys - making you feel better about where the Texans are? And, my week 11 NFL "Yellowstone" themed Power Tiers.

Bobby Slowik: Houston Texans FALL GUY?!?

Jim and Happy look at the Bears disappointing loss here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 11-18-24 HR1

Jim and Happy talk about the Bears 5 game losing streak here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 11-25-24 HR1

Jim and Happy look at the coaching choices that the Bears can potentially look through here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 12-03-24 HR1

Jim and Happy talk about the Bears really dreadful season here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 12-30-24 HR1

2 nominees for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award on the importance of giving back to their communities

Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Feature

Jim and Happy continue the talk about the Chicago Bears head coach search here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 01-07-25 HR1

Jim and Happy talk about the Chicago Bears coaching search here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 01-13-25 HR1

Jim gives a Jim Class on a Chicago Bears prospect here during the second hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 01-13-25 HR2

Jim and Happy really break down Mike McCarthy as a coaching prospect for the Chicago Bears here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 01-14-25 HR1

Jim and Happy once again discuss the Bears coaching search talk!  They also talk about the Fighting Illini's high scoring win! That and more here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 01-15-25 HR1

Jim discusses the legacy of the great Virginia McCaskey here during the first hour of the Jim Mattson Show.

Jim Mattson Show 02-06-25 HR1

Jim gives a Jim Class on the Bears free agency history here during the second hour of the Jim Mattson Show!

Jim Mattson Show 03-10-25 HR2

A millennial with a short attention span and a potty mouth talks about the NFL, Houston sports, pop culture, politics, and his life.

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