Once upon a time, the Chicago Bears ruled the gridiron. Between 1921 and 1946, the Monsters of the Midway captured an incredible seven (!) NFL titles and helped shape the early days of professional football. Join author Joe Ziemba for our April Coffee Talk as he takes you back to an era when the game was gritty, hard-nosed, and led by larger-than-life figures like owners George Halas and Dutch Sternaman, and Hall of Fame players Red Grange, Bronko Nagurski, and Sid Luckman.

Drawing on newly released records from the Pro Football Hall of Fame—including secret, handwritten Bears financial ledgers—Ziemba reveals how the team fought to stay competitive through lean crowds, the Great Depression, ownership disputes, and World War II. From on-field riots and shockingly low player salaries to a fierce rivalry with the Chicago Cardinals, the Bears weathered it all, laying the groundwork for one of today’s most valuable NFL franchises.

Register today by calling the Des Plaines History Center at 847-391-5399 or online at forms.gle/wMHXvcJ5PDqtBtAi7. Don't miss your chance to relive the glory days of football and discover the untold stories behind the Chicago Bears' most iconic era!