ESPN Chicago

Chicago sports fans are a passionate bunch, and ESPN Chicago reflects that energy. The station's talk format dives deep into the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, and Blackhawks, with hosts who rarely hold back. Morning slots ease you into the day, but afternoons get heated, expect screaming hot takes and fan call-ins. You can listen to ESPN Chicago online via Radivu, and while the 64kbps stream isn't audiophile quality, it captures the live feel. That's the point. This is sports radio United States at its most local. The hosts know Chicago's sports history, from the 1985 Bears to the 2016 Cubs. They're not…