Bears owner confirms team 'moving forward' with stadium in Indiana. What he said
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Key Points:
- Chicago Bears owner George McCaskey confirmed that the team's preferred location for a new stadium is Hammond, Indiana, with Arlington Heights, Illinois, as a secondary option.
- The Bears are currently evaluating two sites in Hammond—the Lost Marsh Golf Course and the Wolf Lake Terminal—for the stadium, emphasizing a careful and deliberate decision-making process.
- McCaskey assured fans that even if the team moves to Indiana, it will retain the "Chicago Bears" name.
- He expressed optimism about the team's future, praising head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams, while reflecting positively on the Bears' 2023 postseason performance.
- McCaskey's comments were made during the Bears' preseason game broadcast on August 15, highlighting ongoing efforts toward the stadium decision.
