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re: Chicago Bears moving to IN.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:52 am to TigerFanatic99
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:52 am to TigerFanatic99
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And I also agree with the other poster commenting that Gary isn't much better.
They should come further east to Fort Wayne. Much bigger population to support the team.
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Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:54 am to Night Vision
Democrats know how to run cities....
.....into the ground.
.....into the ground.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 11:59 am to goatmilker
Gary / Hammond Indiana is part of the Chicago metro area. It only like 25 miles from downtown Chicago.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:00 pm to Night Vision
There was a Chicago thread on the OT a few weeks ago and everyone got mad at me for posting about the crime there and how people are leaving Chicago and Illinois.
Then somebody else chimed in and mentioned that the only reason they recorded an increase in population was because 100k illegals had moved to the city in 2024.
Then somebody else chimed in and mentioned that the only reason they recorded an increase in population was because 100k illegals had moved to the city in 2024.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:04 pm to Night Vision
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I have no issue with them keeping the name Chicago.
The Gary Bears just sounds like a group of big, hairy gay men. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:08 pm to TigerFanatic99
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I agree with their desire to leave that hellhole, but they shouldn't be Able to continue to use the name recognition of Chicago if they aren't even in the same state.
City governments only have the right to use the name for official business and to prevent others from falsely representing themselves as the city, but they do not own the city name as a private property. City governments don't own the name as an exclusive trademark.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:16 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
Yep.
From Google Ai
From Google Ai
quote:
The Chicago Bears have not officially moved to Indiana, but they have taken the "most meaningful step" toward doing so. On February 19, 2026, the team announced that its main stadium focus has shifted to Hammond, Indiana, specifically a site near Wolf Lake.
quote:
While a final deal has not been signed, recent developments include:
Indiana Legislative Action: The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed an amendment to Senate Bill 27 on February 19, 2026. This bill establishes the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority, allowing it to issue bonds and finance a new stadium in Hammond.
Bears' Commitment: The team has expressed a "vision" to build a world-class, $2 billion domed stadium at the Wolf Lake site. They are currently conducting site-specific due diligence to finalize plans.
This post was edited on 2/19/26 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:21 pm to TigerFanatic99
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If they actually do go through with moving to Indiana, the City of Chicago and State of Illinois should sue the organization to prevent them from continuing to use the name of Chicago in their branding. I agree with their desire to leave that hellhole, but they shouldn't be Able to continue to use the name recognition of Chicago if they aren't even in the same state.
The “New York” Giants and Jets have played in New Jersey for decades now.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:26 pm to lowhound
But it’s not Illinois politics in Indiana
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:28 pm to Mike Honcho
Yep
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:29 pm to Vacherie Saint
quote:NASCAR is literally racing there this year, moron. July 5th
They closed Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet some years back as well.
#decline
This post was edited on 2/19/26 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:45 pm to REB BEER
Portage, IN has come on strong in the last 2-3 weeks as well. Their proposal is including building a new and/or expanding harbor access, donating hundreds of acres of land as well as expanding surface access in the area. That said, our wonderful governor is pushing Hammond hard.
I personally prefer Portage, but any of the 3 are ok. Hammond is in Lake County, the overall tax rate there is higher and the population density is also higher than Portage, which is in Porter County. Gary obviously has issues but it is amazing the improvements that have been made in the last 24 or so months.
I personally prefer Portage, but any of the 3 are ok. Hammond is in Lake County, the overall tax rate there is higher and the population density is also higher than Portage, which is in Porter County. Gary obviously has issues but it is amazing the improvements that have been made in the last 24 or so months.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 12:45 pm to Harry Caray
Illinois can always try to get the st Louis cardinals to move to east St Louis 
more likely incoming Chicago Bengals at Solider Field
more likely incoming Chicago Bengals at Solider Field This post was edited on 2/19/26 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:13 pm to idlewatcher
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He's literally the dumbest mf'er in office.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:17 pm to Harry Caray
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NASCAR is literally racing there this year, moron. July 5th
Ok… and??
My god you liberals just refuse to stay on topic. This thread is about the Bears. Nobody gives a shite about your stupid arse NASCAR bullshite.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:17 pm to bigjoe1
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They'd bought the old Arlington Park horse track and had plans for a massive multiuse venue.
What happened with this?
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:22 pm to TigerFanatic99
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If they actually do go through with moving to Indiana, the City of Chicago and State of Illinois should sue the organization to prevent them from continuing to use the name of Chicago in their branding.
Wouldn't even make it to court before it was laughed out. They are talking about moving to Hammond, IN and that is part of the Chicago Metro Area and is part of the Federally recognized Chicago MSA
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:25 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
Surprisingly, the Chicago Bears would be the SECOND NFL team to play in Hammond, Indiana.
From 1917 to 1926, the Hammond Pros played there, first in the NFL forerunner APFA and then from 1920 on as one of the founding franchises of the NFL:
Their colors were purple and gold.
From 1917 to 1926, the Hammond Pros played there, first in the NFL forerunner APFA and then from 1920 on as one of the founding franchises of the NFL:
Their colors were purple and gold.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:39 pm to BarnHater
quote:I was responding to the moron who claimed Chicagoland Speedway shut down, try to keep up.
My god you liberals just refuse to stay on topic.
Posted on 2/19/26 at 1:40 pm to Harry Caray
Again, what does Chicagoland have to do with the Bears?? Are they playing there or something??
Try to keep up. Football and NASCAR aren’t the same thing.
Try to keep up. Football and NASCAR aren’t the same thing.
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