I don't think it will take a "hail mary" to get the Bears off of the Hammond idea.

Author: Irish_Demon (2923 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 3:54 am on Jun 6, 2026

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I already pointed out that the Bears don't seem that interested in going to Indiana. The location is not central to their fan base. They will not be able to control the entertainment dollars around the stadium the way they would be able to in Arlington Heights, or even in downtown Chicago. It simply is not the best deal for the Bears, unless Indiana just starts throwing rediculous $$$ at them that so far it has not done.

The infrastructure improvements that you point out are a real issue. Indiana's governor claims that the state is ready to provide what is needed, but let's see what happens when residents are asked to pony up for that.

Replies to: “I don't think it will take a "hail mary" to get the Bears off of the Hammond idea.”

Sounds like the Bears are moving to Indiana. - AlbanyIRISH - 7:10pm 6/5/26 (16) [View All]
- Looking like the actual location is going to be Hammond. True Bears fans - faircatchcorby - 12:28am 6/6/26
- Indiana Gov on yesterday’s news gives it 10 days or so. “We won’t be played as fools” . Illinois is - whatsamataU - 10:28pm 6/5/26
- Bear's will make Indiana looking like chumps used only for leverage. - ghostwriter - 10:12pm 6/5/26
  - Everyone knows that Arlington is the 1st choice, including Indiana. They're making their pitch. - ELP - 11:30pm 6/5/26
    - I believe Hammond is closer to Soldier Field than Arlington (w quite a different tax burden). [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 2:17am 6/6/26
      - What does proximity to Soldier Field have to do with anything? - Irish_Demon - 3:39am 6/6/26
    - Chumps to enrich the McCaskey's. [NT] - ghostwriter - 11:34pm 6/5/26
      - No matter where they go, the McCaskey's will be rich and get even richer. - ELP - 11:47pm 6/5/26
        
        Seems like the unpopular McCaskeys are a nice way to avoid the city's role. - BaronVonZemo - 2:19am 6/6/26
- It's possible, but still not likely. If the Bears were reallly interested in Indiana... - Irish_Demon - 9:25pm 6/5/26
  - I think this is exactly right, - murph78 - 9:39pm 6/5/26
    - At least try get your $$ correct - D2 - 3:02am 6/6/26
- Even Mini-Ditka can't help da Bears fans now... [NT] [IMAGE] - TakethetrainKnute - 8:02pm 6/5/26
- As a NW Indiana resident I could care less. I'm not going anyway. Mixed bag from Indiana residents. - ELP - 7:32pm 6/5/26
  - Re: As a NW Indiana resident I could care less. I'm not going anyway. Mixed bag from Indiana residents. - RegionRat47 - 9:59pm 6/5/26
    - I don't think it will take a "hail mary" to get the Bears off of the Hammond idea. - Irish_Demon - 3:54am 6/6/26

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