Bears owner George McCaskey: Legacy, tradition won't stop potential move to Indiana stadium
Chicago Sun-Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Bears chairman George McCaskey is accepting of the team's potential move from Illinois to a new stadium site in Hammond, Indiana, despite fan backlash and the team's deep Chicago roots.
- The Bears have been exploring two stadium options: redeveloping the Arlington Park site in Arlington Heights, Illinois, or purchasing land in Hammond, Indiana, with legislative approvals secured in Indiana but not yet in Illinois.
- The organization aims to decide on the stadium location by late spring or early summer, though no final decision or construction start date has been set, pushing the stadium opening likely to the 2029 season.
- President Kevin Warren emphasizes the team's strong position with both options and expresses confidence in eventually building a modern stadium to match the Bears' recent on-field success and business growth.
- McCaskey draws parallels to other NFL teams relocating across state lines, suggesting fans will eventually accept the move, highlighting the need for an adjustment period regardless of the stadium location.
