The Bears said Chicago wasn’t in play. Records point to a different story.

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  1. Said it before, saying it again, the Chicago Bears will remain a Chicago team, even in the unlikely event they move across the street to Hammond. The Bears could care less about being good Hoosier citizens, they’re only following the money and tax breaks. If I was a Bears fan, I’d say “take a hike” to the team. As a true Hoosier, I say the Statehouse ought to look for better ways to bring NW Indiana out of the doldrums. You want to attract big league franchises to benefit the entire state? Put some of your effort and money into helping Indy land a MLS team and stadium instead of building roadblocks to that only follow the dictates of your political and financial cronies. (You know who they are.)

  2. One of two things is happening: 1. Chicago is using the Indiana offer as a bluff, which given the fact Illinois has walked away from the table yet the Bears have made no announcements is viable. 2. The Bears are covering all potential scenarios within Illinois and Chicago to cover their keesters should they choose to move to Indiana. Time will tell which scenario is in play.

    1. I think it’s terrible what the Bears are putting their very loyal fans through. Morally bankrupt, hard-hearted and ill-advised. It’s the way of many a sports team these days, but this is REALLY low and our state leaders are complicit…by a lot!

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