BUSINESSJun 5 · 21:10 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESSteve Greenberg

The Hammond Bears? You gotta be bleepin' us

The Chicago Bears, a founding NFL franchise with over 100 years in Chicago, are advancing a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, sparking backlash from fans. The team’s statement emphasizes the project’s potential to connect regions, but critics question the feasibility of relocating a team so integral to Chicago’s identity. The Bears’ board of directors recently voted to prioritize the Hammond site over existing plans in Arlington Heights.

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