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Bears Headed to Indiana? | Peoria News
The Chicago Bears are on the verge of a dramatic move to Hammond, Indiana, unless Illinois lawmakers can quickly deliver a compelling tax deal. With Indiana offering nearly a billion dollars in taxpayer subsidies, the Bears remain open to staying—but the stakes are high. Illinois faces a tough choice: keep a billion-dollar franchise without sacrificing billions in public funds. A key senator proposes locking in inflation-adjusted property taxes to give the team certainty while protecting local governments, arguing that Illinois’ failure to act has made relocation more likely than ever. This…
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