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No one will escape blame — and fans’ wrath — if Bears’ proposed move to Hammond comes to fruition
The Chicago Bears are considering a potential relocation to Hammond, Indiana, due to tax uncertainties in Illinois. The team purchased land in Arlington Heights as a contingency for a new stadium, but Illinois legislators could not guarantee fixed tax rates, prompting the move. The decision has sparked blame targeting Illinois, the McCaskey family, and Governor Pritzker.
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