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Bears Head to Hammond, Leaving Chicago | Wilmington News
The Chicago Bears are officially pivoting toward a future in Hammond, Indiana, abandoning plans to stay in Illinois and leaving behind their historic home since 1921. CEO Kevin Warren declared Hammond their “sole focus,” citing lackluster progress with Illinois officials and calling Indiana’s response “phenomenal.” Chairman George McCaskey reassured fans the team remains the Bears — even if they’re no longer in Chicago — pointing to past stadium moves as proof of resilience. While Arlington Heights was once a contender, it fizzled without traction; now, Indiana’s enthusiastic support and…
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