Let’s hope the Chicago Bears stay in Illinois

By: Michael Hicks

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 20, 2026

Words: 944

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 2 days ago

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With the relocation of the Chicago Bears still haunting the Windy City, it’s perhaps useful to consider what’s in it for Hoosier taxpayers. Unlike much of the boosterism about the benefits, I think it is useful to explore a large body of research on the topic of relocating sports teams and stadium subsidies. These consider costs as well.

It’s good to begin with facts. The Bears are a wildly financially successful NFL team which …

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