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Bears' stadium update

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 7:49:33

#Bears stadium update: The Illinois House Revenue & Finance Committee meeting that was scheduled for 8am today isn’t happening. And the last I heard, the mega projects bill wasn’t even going to be called on.

https://x.com/adamhoge/status/2024477309181296768?s=46&t=c1uvjlw2OcyJqWPec5M4vQ

Hello Indiana

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Bears released two statements. One for IL and IN each

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 15:57:41, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

Both seem more muted than the one from last week. I think KW got in a bit of hot water.

Illinois statement:

“We recognize and appreciate the advancement of mega project legislation by the Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee, and we look forward to continued engagement as the lawmakers determine the legislative path forward.”

Indiana statement:

"Indiana has taken important steps over the last few months, and we are grateful for the leadership reflected by Governor Braun signing SB 27, establishing the framework for a stadium development in Northwest Indiana. We continue to work on the necessary due diligence and appreciate the ongoing engagement with Indiana state and local leaders."

Megaprojects bill was not voted on today in the IL house

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 14:33:09, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

next chance will be a month from now at the earliest.

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Still seems to be where they thought it would be as of yesterday.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 15:20:54, in reply to "Megaprojects bill was not voted on today in the IL house"

Illinois lawmakers advance bill eyed by Chicago Bears for new stadium project

Illinois state lawmakers have advanced a bill that the Chicago Bears insist is necessary to build a new domed stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

The so-called "mega project" bill gives developers of large projects, like a new stadium, the ability to save on property taxes by making a "payment in lieu of taxes" to local governments.

The bill, HB 2789, was discussed Thursday by state lawmakers on the Illinois House Revenue & Finance Committee. The bill still needs full approval by the House and Senate, and to be signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.

The Bears and supporters of the Arlington Heights stadium plans have argued that "tax predictability" is essential for the investment of around $2 billion to build the stadium.

Critics have argued that a franchise valued at more than $8 billion should not get a break on property taxes that go to fund local schools and other agencies...

...The seemingly open competition to be the next home of the Bears came after Illinois state lawmakers didn’t take up the mega projects bill last year. State officials said they were more concerned about other priorities, like rescuing the Chicago region’s transit system from a fiscal cliff.

Then, late last year, Bears President Kevin Warren said the team was opening up its options for a new stadium home, including outside of Illinois. Braun said Indiana identified a promising site for a new stadium near Wolf Lake in Hammond.

The team has not openly committed to where it’s leaning. Team officials have praised the Indiana bill as "the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts to date," earlier this month, although Arlington Heights officials have said the Bears reassured them that a final decision had not been made.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bears-mega-project-bill-illinois

my mistake. i heard bad information that it was to be voted on today*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 15:59:51, in reply to "Still seems to be where they thought it would be as of yesterday."

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Illinois lawmakers advance bill eyed by Chicago Bears for new stadium project

Illinois state lawmakers have advanced a bill that the Chicago Bears insist is necessary to build a new domed stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

The so-called "mega project" bill gives developers of large projects, like a new stadium, the ability to save on property taxes by making a "payment in lieu of taxes" to local governments.

The bill, HB 2789, was discussed Thursday by state lawmakers on the Illinois House Revenue & Finance Committee. The bill still needs full approval by the House and Senate, and to be signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.

The Bears and supporters of the Arlington Heights stadium plans have argued that "tax predictability" is essential for the investment of around $2 billion to build the stadium.

Critics have argued that a franchise valued at more than $8 billion should not get a break on property taxes that go to fund local schools and other agencies...

... The seemingly open competition to be the next home of the Bears came after Illinois state lawmakers didn’t take up the mega projects bill last year. State officials said they were more concerned about other priorities, like rescuing the Chicago region’s transit system from a fiscal cliff.

Then, late last year, Bears President Kevin Warren said the team was opening up its options for a new stadium home, including outside of Illinois. Braun said Indiana identified a promising site for a new stadium near Wolf Lake in Hammond.

The team has not openly committed to where it’s leaning. Team officials have praised the Indiana bill as "the most meaningful step forward in our stadium planning efforts to date," earlier this month, although Arlington Heights officials have said the Bears reassured them that a final decision had not been made.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bears-mega-project-bill-illinois

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

The expectation today was advance the bill out of committee

It was possible to vote on it for the whole of the house but that was never expected as it still needs to be hammered out a bit.

Basically the state and the Bears are making incremental progress.

And it really comes down to what the Bears and city can hash out.

Wasn’t expected to be. It was advanced out of the committee today

Partisan vote.

Basically we’re at the point where the city and the Bears need to hash out what the Bears will do for the city to leave.

Also I watched part of the hearing today

And I was bit surprised how much the chair of the committee (who's also from Chicago) took the interim Chicago CFO to task today. Interim CFO was testifying against the bill.

Just skewered that dude.

NFL’s top 10 plays of last season

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 21, 2026, 13:09:53, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

https://x.com/nfl/status/2025284387626254446?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

I won't let you down
So please don't give me up

Huh, wonder if the Bears highlights are ranked up there. Lemme open up the link to see....

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 21, 2026, 17:53:12, in reply to "NFL’s top 10 plays of last season"

-Eight.
-Five.

-And eff you Green Bay one.

Take the source for what it's worth. I'm not a big Ofman believer

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 23:03:58, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

But he claims George is livid with Warren.

I don't think George wants to drive his Honda Accord from Sycamore to Hammond to either.

Is Kevin Warren in hot water? Told Bears owner George McCaskey is livid with his president and CEO for his handling of Thursday’s series of events. What a colossal mess this has turned out to be. That said, Arlington Heights is still very much in the picture.
— George Ofman (@georgeofman) February 21, 2026

AH releases statement saying they’ve repeatedly been assured Bears have made no final site decision

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 17:39:36, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

And will continue discussions with state. JB basically ruled out any site in Chicago today. Said it’s pretty much Arlington Heights or Indiana.

According to the Score, Bears "walking back" the statement from yesterday.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:48:20, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

Shocker.

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It wasn’t the PR the bears were looking for.*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 13:04:40, in reply to "According to the Score, Bears "walking back" the statement from yesterday."

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Shocker.

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JB basically sounds willing to get this done and give the Bears what they want

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:52:55, in reply to "According to the Score, Bears "walking back" the statement from yesterday."

Don’t know about the Chicago legislators that want the Bears to pay off stadium debt but I do feel like there’s probably a deal to be had

Seems like now it just comes down to if the Indiana handout is too sweet to pass up or do they want what they actually asked for at the start.

More like The Score walking back their overreaction to the statement*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:50:17, in reply to "According to the Score, Bears "walking back" the statement from yesterday."

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Shocker.

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That too.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:50:43, in reply to "More like The Score walking back their overreaction to the statement*"

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Shocker.

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THE ARISTOCRATS!*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:49:58, in reply to "According to the Score, Bears "walking back" the statement from yesterday."

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Shocker.

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Maybe they can put that McDonalds back on the Tollway.*

Posted by DiamondDazzle <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DiamondDazzle' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:32:44, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

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Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown

Posted by londoner <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=londoner' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 7:55:43, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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the lost revenues have to be pretty massive though.

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 17:13:14, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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point taken about gameday traffic but surely it's more convenient than Arlington*

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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no.

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:46:24, in reply to "point taken about gameday traffic but surely it's more convenient than Arlington*"

Hammond vs. Arlington Heights:

it's probably a draw on proximity to season ticket holders on which is closer. hammond would certainly be closer if you lived in, say, tinley park.

both are on highways- hammond is on the skyway, which costs $7.80, AH is on 53, which is not a tollway. the highway network for ingress and egress is also more robust for AH.

AH has a train station on site. hammond has a train station about 2 miles away.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

no idea where the heat map is for ticket holders, but hammond is pure shite for people north*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:57:00, in reply to "no."

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I would guess the majority is north and west*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:58:19, in reply to "no idea where the heat map is for ticket holders, but hammond is pure shite for people north*"

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I'm not their target, as I don't go to many games, but I know people near me who have boxes who

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 13:02:19, in reply to "I would guess the majority is north and west*"

would *hate* this.

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but I'm sure there's tons of people in the south burbs waiting to nab those skyboxes, lol*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 13:03:45, in reply to "I'm not their target, as I don't go to many games, but I know people near me who have boxes who"

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would *hate* this.

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Explain the ‘Indiana paying for it’ benefit to me like I’m a 5 year old.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:24:52, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

What are we roughly talking about in terms of out of pocket tax money that I’m having to pay if this thing gets built in Illinois? And over what period of time?

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Bears are seeking $855MM in infrastructure improvements. I imagine that’s a low ball number.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:39:17, in reply to "Explain the ‘Indiana paying for it’ benefit to me like I’m a 5 year old."

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What are we roughly talking about in terms of out of pocket tax money that I’m having to pay if this thing gets built in Illinois? And over what period of time?

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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In AH? They also want state law rewritten to get them out of substantial portion of tax

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:41:09, in reply to "Bears are seeking $855MM in infrastructure improvements. I imagine that’s a low ball number.*"

would probably better to just give the money up front.

That’s just for the infrastructure, doesn’t include their property tax relief*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:43:57, in reply to "In AH? They also want state law rewritten to get them out of substantial portion of tax"

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would probably better to just give the money up front.

I would bet for the majority of sth and fans that attend games it is a much bigger pain in the ass

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:43:12, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

Not to mention the Bears themselves who are hq'd in Lake Forest which is where most of the players live.

Even so there is no way anyone is getting through the skyway in less than a half hour from downtown on a Bears day.

But they will almost all happily do the commute

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 11:00:29, in reply to "I would bet for the majority of sth and fans that attend games it is a much bigger pain in the ass"

and if anyone doesn't want to, there are thousands more to take their place.

Maybe but I’d also bet they’d be spending much less time around the stadium

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 11:10:07, in reply to "But they will almost all happily do the commute"

And replacement fans they’d fill up the stadium with probably have less deep pockets

Less to gouge.

Also the Bears being in Lake Forest is huge negative.

It really makes zero sense other than a massive payout from the state of Indiana.

Which is why at the end of the day it still feels like shenanigans. It seems JB is pushing hard now to get this deal done.

"less than a half hour" lol*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:27:58, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

But gameday traffic....

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:32:47, in reply to ""less than a half hour" lol*"

Oh well. I'm sure they know the zip codes of where they send their season tickets.

It's a massive win but meatheads gonna meathead*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:14:18, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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If you're an Illinois resident you should be happy we're not handing over money to billionaires

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 10:58:11, in reply to "It's a massive win but meatheads gonna meathead*"

We can't afford it, nor should we. The blame should go to the Bears. They've done nothing but present unrealistic stadium budget proposals that will need even more government intervention once they run out of money.

And if they're intent on building that dated looking Allegient Stadium knockoff it will fit perfectly in NW Indiana.

i don't want our centerpiece of a stadium to be 1 mile from an oil refinery

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 10:18:07, in reply to "It's a massive win but meatheads gonna meathead*"

hammond, especially that part of it, is an armpit.

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

NW Indiana is more “Chicago” than Arlington

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:47:30, in reply to "It's a massive win but meatheads gonna meathead*"

my guess though is that they ultimately stay in Illinois

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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Adam Jahns was telling everyone how great this move is on today's podcast

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 10:15:09, in reply to "NW Indiana is more “Chicago” than Arlington"

he's been a mouthpiece for george in the past, but this is 100% marching orders.

"only 24 minutes away!" "you can walk there from chicago!"

both things he said this morning.

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my guess though is that they ultimately stay in Illinois

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Hoge’s takes on this have also been pretty dumb, IMO.*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 10:53:35, in reply to "Adam Jahns was telling everyone how great this move is on today's podcast"

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he's been a mouthpiece for george in the past, but this is 100% marching orders.

"only 24 minutes away!" "you can walk there from chicago!"

both things he said this morning.

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my guess though is that they ultimately stay in Illinois

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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I definitely feel like he’s been Kevin’s biggest mouthpiece*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 10:57:02, in reply to "Hoge’s takes on this have also been pretty dumb, IMO.*"

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he's been a mouthpiece for george in the past, but this is 100% marching orders.

"only 24 minutes away!" "you can walk there from chicago!"

both things he said this morning.

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my guess though is that they ultimately stay in Illinois

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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You really think on gameday it's going to take half hour to get there from downtown???*

Posted by MojoJojo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MojoJojo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:10:05, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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37 minutes on South Shore Line*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 11:01:12, in reply to "You really think on gameday it's going to take half hour to get there from downtown???*"

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Please stop replying to the ####ing See 'n Say."

then a 30-40 minute walk from the hammond station to the stadium site. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 11:13:39, in reply to "37 minutes on South Shore Line*"

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Hammond will provide shuttle buses*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 11:21:34, in reply to "then a 30-40 minute walk from the hammond station to the stadium site. *"

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Please stop replying to the ####ing See 'n Say."

lol. perfect. that wont be a postgame clusterfuck at all*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:05:04, in reply to "Hammond will provide shuttle buses*"

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

I've always felt like this isn't good for the fans.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 8:54:21, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

I'm hardly the expert here, but my impression has always been that there are 3 major issues that are forcing relocation:
1) Current location is an iconic spot that's impossible to get to. No good way to fix that.
2) Not a dome, and they want a Super Bowl. Can't really fix that on current site.
3) The park district would book Taylor Swift on a Saturday night before Bears/Packers without hesitation. The playability of the surface means nothing to the ownership of the facility.

2 & 3 are effectively fixed by moving anywhere. The problem I've felt about the team moving to NW Indiana isn't about crossing state borders. It's about any improvement in #1 is nullified by putting it a half hour further from the geographic center of the fanbase.

FWLIW, Bears had veto rights over stadium usage from say, Sept-December.

Concerts at Soldier were probably out unless it was an away weekend.

Yeah… none of those are the issue*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:01:42, in reply to "I've always felt like this isn't good for the fans."

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That's true. But it's Indiana. And the Bears should be in Illinois.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 8:16:55, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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Lost tax revenue and pride*

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 8:05:56, in reply to "Maybe I'm not getting something, but how is getting a stadium less than half hour from downtown "

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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Net positive in revenue *

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but having the state of Indiana pay for it not a huge win for Illinois?

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New Illinois committee hearing set for February 26*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 21:48:34, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

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My thoughts

Posted by CoronaTheirAss <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CoronaTheirAss' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 20:44:17, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

If the Gary Bears put their effort and concentration into playing to their potential, to the best they can be, I don’t care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game. In my book they are winners

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the jerks that own the Skyway should gouge the shit out of people on gameday

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 20:11:52, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

congestion pricing!

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

imagine the disappointment 5-year-old me felt

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 8:15:59, in reply to "the jerks that own the Skyway should gouge the shit out of people on gameday"

when I discovered that the Skyway was not, in fact, a highway in the heavens

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

One time my dad said we were going to Wally World and I was so damn excited.

It was just Wal Mart

picturing li'l LBK at Walmart with a big frown on her face, wearing all her Marty Moose swag*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 10:05:44, in reply to "One time my dad said we were going to Wally World and I was so damn excited."

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It was just Wal Mart

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

hahahaha.*

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It was just Wal Mart

Long, long ago a lot of people just called it The Bridge.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 8:28:43, in reply to "imagine the disappointment 5-year-old me felt"

I don't want to live in a world where Indiana has two NFL teams and Illinois has none.*

Posted by MojoJojo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MojoJojo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:30:05, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

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What if we have Indiana pay for the Chicago Bears? I say yes.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on February 19, 2026, 14:12:28, in reply to "I don't want to live in a world where Indiana has two NFL teams and Illinois has none.*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

I don't want to live in a world where Indiana exists, but we engage with the world as it is*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:39:14, in reply to "I don't want to live in a world where Indiana has two NFL teams and Illinois has none.*"

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I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

"you're the pride and joy of...Indiana"*

Posted by Orangeillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Orangeillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:19:06, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

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JB remarks

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 12:22:00, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

Says they worked for 3+ hours and were ready to go this morning but Bears held it to tweak.

He’s disappointed that the Bears didn’t say anything about the advancement of talks in Illinois

Says the Bears have told him post statement that the statement is not a confirmation they are moving to Indiana and that Indiana asked them to put out a statement to continue negotiations

Repeats that he’s disappointed, that they’ve made progress and the ball is in the Bears court. They are waiting to hear what the Bears want to do next.

https://x.com/brendenmoore13/status/2024544093762662677?s=46&t=MWDCul4OYT_bx4k20dduAA

Late in 2025, the new Mike Madigan told everyone not to expect anything until 2027.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 16:52:25, in reply to "JB remarks"

Not a smart thing to do, but here we are.

Aw Stumpy, a JB thread and you passed up using "Fatazz"?

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 16:56:27, in reply to "Late in 2025, the new Mike Madigan told everyone not to expect anything until 2027."

I just hate it when a band doesn't their biggest hit, even when the song is tired and played out.

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Capitol Fax telling people to calm down

Disputing Hoge reporting and saying sportscasters getting over their skis

Says a lot of is Indiana lawmakers trying troll Illinois.

https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/19/calm-down-4/

I mean, it's just out of committee. Nevermind the issues with the site due dilligence.

Posted by Chicago1995 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chicago1995' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:13:40, in reply to "Capitol Fax telling people to calm down"

I'm not saying it can't happen, but it's a lot further from happening than the reporting would have you believe.

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Disputing Hoge reporting and saying sportscasters getting over their skis

Says a lot of is Indiana lawmakers trying troll Illinois.

https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/19/calm-down-4/

that site has to be polluted AF*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 9:44:21, in reply to "I mean, it's just out of committee. Nevermind the issues with the site due dilligence."

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I'm not saying it can't happen, but it's a lot further from happening than the reporting would have you believe.

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Disputing Hoge reporting and saying sportscasters getting over their skis

Says a lot of is Indiana lawmakers trying troll Illinois.

https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/19/calm-down-4/

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Yes. Yes it is. *

Posted by Chicago1995 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chicago1995' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 20, 2026, 12:31:06, in reply to "that site has to be polluted AF*"

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I'm not saying it can't happen, but it's a lot further from happening than the reporting would have you believe.

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Disputing Hoge reporting and saying sportscasters getting over their skis

Says a lot of is Indiana lawmakers trying troll Illinois.

https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/19/calm-down-4/

good.*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:39:12, in reply to "Capitol Fax telling people to calm down"

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Disputing Hoge reporting and saying sportscasters getting over their skis

Says a lot of is Indiana lawmakers trying troll Illinois.

https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/19/calm-down-4/

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

rumor: Warren wanted the Indiana deal in hand/publicized

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 12:39:18, in reply to "JB remarks"

before going back to negotiate with Illinois

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

"Wolf Lake Area" lol. What a fucking shithole. Makes Arlington Heights look like Monaco.*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 10:55:50, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

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would go from arguably the most picturesque stadium setting to the least. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 11:09:33, in reply to ""Wolf Lake Area" lol. What a fucking shithole. Makes Arlington Heights look like Monaco.*"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Wha?? C'mon, lakefront to lakefront. :-) *

Bears will be able to say they know where the bodies are buried, er, sunk at Wolf Lake.. :-O

Having stayed in a hotel adjacent to the Meadowlands, that's no small feat..

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 11:11:25, in reply to "would go from arguably the most picturesque stadium setting to the least. *"

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

i hope the new stadium has a nice view of the BP refinery*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 11:27:11, in reply to "Having stayed in a hotel adjacent to the Meadowlands, that's no small feat.."

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

They better knock it out of the park with the stadium itself. (narrator)*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 11:10:59, in reply to "would go from arguably the most picturesque stadium setting to the least. *"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I still believe this is never going to happen

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 11:02:00, in reply to ""Wolf Lake Area" lol. What a fucking shithole. Makes Arlington Heights look like Monaco.*"

because it's literally insane.

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As someone who roots for a New York team playing in Jersey

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 10:16:41, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

It absolutely sucks and it’s the worst outcome, but you get used to it.

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New York and New Jersey have a very different symbiotic relationship

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 11:02:49, in reply to "As someone who roots for a New York team playing in Jersey "

than Illinois and, checks notes, Northwest Indiana.

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It absolutely sucks and it’s the worst outcome, but you get used to it.

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Yes but the fan experience is the same

There are probably a lot of bears fans in NW Indiana, just as there are a lot of jets fans in New Jersey. But for the legacy fans in Chicago metro (and NYC/Long Island in the NY example), it becomes far worse to go to games.

Plus the small provincialism deficit as well for being out of state.

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than Illinois and, checks notes, Northwest Indiana.

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It absolutely sucks and it’s the worst outcome, but you get used to it.

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Probably becomes a much easier ticket, I would assume*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:21:02, in reply to "Yes but the fan experience is the same"

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than Illinois and, checks notes, Northwest Indiana.

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It absolutely sucks and it’s the worst outcome, but you get used to it.

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They'll do this and every summer stadium concert will still go to Soldier Field.

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:50:23, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

But hey, you might get one Super Bowl in 20 years where you can show off your proximity to the oil refineries.

Is the city keeping Soldier Field as-is if the Bears aren't playing there?*

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 10:07:37, in reply to "They'll do this and every summer stadium concert will still go to Soldier Field. "

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But hey, you might get one Super Bowl in 20 years where you can show off your proximity to the oil refineries.

Won't be going to any games no matter where its built.

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:49:45, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

Don't care enough about the NFL to even be concerned.

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congrats*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:57:50, in reply to "Won't be going to any games no matter where its built. "

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Don't care enough about the NFL to even be concerned.

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

ooo

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

I mean..an NFL stadium is basically an oversized television studio.

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 10:12:13, in reply to "ooo"

You'd be better off watching from home. Hell, games could be played in a studio with a green screen crowd and background/skyline and no one would really care because of the football addiction in this country.

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the same could be said for every sporting event

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

It's almost like there's no reason to care about anything except what happens on the field*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 10:57:37, in reply to "the same could be said for every sporting event"

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I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

for someone who doesn't care about this topic, you keep discussing it. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 10:15:54, in reply to "I mean..an NFL stadium is basically an oversized television studio. "

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Now announce a trade for Maxx Crosby*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:28:20, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

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If their goal is to have less attendance for their games, this is the right way to do it

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:22:36, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

Congrats

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(for rent)

Oh please, the sheep will line up to pay 13% ticket price increase.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:30:38, in reply to "If their goal is to have less attendance for their games, this is the right way to do it"

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Congrats

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that's the thing...this won't impact attendance

and they know it

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Amazing how badly KW bungled this. Like he was a sleeper cell from the vikings*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:15:22, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Wait, Kenny Williams is in charge now?

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:58:49, in reply to "Amazing how badly KW bungled this. Like he was a sleeper cell from the vikings*"

Figured.

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I'll give KW this...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:34:33, in reply to "Amazing how badly KW bungled this. Like he was a sleeper cell from the vikings*"

Thanks to him and this especially this shitshow, I've never regretted jettisoning what Bears fandom I possessed. I should send him a Thank You card.

You die-hard, true Bears fans deserve so much better than this.

*Walks to Superdome from my hotel*

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Nm*

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

you can't talk about us like that. only we can talk about us like that*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:40:06, in reply to "I'll give KW this..."

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Point taken....but as someone who is married to one...

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:52:37, in reply to "you can't talk about us like that. only we can talk about us like that*"

Y'all still deserve better than being jerked around like this.

Now I'll get back to my Owner assisting the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans to positively spin a clergy sexual abuse scandal....

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:52:32, in reply to "you can't talk about us like that. only we can talk about us like that*"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:53:30, in reply to "Point taken....but as someone who is married to one..."

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"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Fucking Boardhost*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 13:52:25, in reply to "you can't talk about us like that. only we can talk about us like that*"

"You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

is this a bad thing for the Bears?

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:24:05, in reply to "Amazing how badly KW bungled this. Like he was a sleeper cell from the vikings*"

seems like they've made the determination that whatever drawbacks there are to moving out of Chicago are made up for by whatever incentives Indiana is offering

Besides which, the current champions of "ha ha, your stadium sucks and is far away from the city you purport to represent" are the Niners, and it doesn't seem to have put a cap on their success (unless you think they would have won one of those Super Bowls if they had played home games in SF proper).

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

i think they had a chance to do something awesome

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:26:30, in reply to "is this a bad thing for the Bears?"

and instead, the finalists are "meh" and "dear god."

and "dear god" just pulled into the lead.

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Did he? He doesn't care if the Bears play on the moon and Indiana offered a better deal.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on February 19, 2026, 9:17:03, in reply to "Amazing how badly KW bungled this. Like he was a sleeper cell from the vikings*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

yes

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:21:32, in reply to "Did he? He doesn't care if the Bears play on the moon and Indiana offered a better deal.*"

"shovels in the ground by the end of 2025!
"we're committed to staying on the lakefront!"
"we're gonna build in AH!"
"actually, we're back with a plan for the lakefront!"
"scratch that, we're fully committed on AH!"
"scratch that, we're considering indiana"
"no, it's definitely AH."
"ok, maybe it's indiana"

when this fails to pass the indiana legislature, it will be the chef's kiss of all chef's kisses.

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Just words, nbd. He will ultimately be judged on the deal he gets. Now he has

meatball (and non-meatball) bears fan mad for a variety of reasons. It will be interesting to see how JB responds.

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

apparently, IL was ready to move the bill forward today and this blindsided them

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:35:19, in reply to "Just words, nbd. He will ultimately be judged on the deal he gets. Now he has"

met with the bears yesterday for 3 hours and thought a framework for a deal was in place.

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meatball (and non-meatball) bears fan mad for a variety of reasons. It will be interesting to see how JB responds.

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Sounds like Kevin read Art of the Deal. Hopefully he doesn't bungle it horribly.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on February 19, 2026, 9:41:15, in reply to "apparently, IL was ready to move the bill forward today and this blindsided them"

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met with the bears yesterday for 3 hours and thought a framework for a deal was in place.

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meatball (and non-meatball) bears fan mad for a variety of reasons. It will be interesting to see how JB responds.

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Agreed. JB seems like the one scrambling now.

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:19:40, in reply to "Did he? He doesn't care if the Bears play on the moon and Indiana offered a better deal.*"

Going back on a lot of his tough talk from last year.

Warren is just looking for whatever sweetheart deal he can get.

the establishing shots of the stadium surrounded by steel mills and refineries will be gorgeous*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:23:39, in reply to "Agreed. JB seems like the one scrambling now."

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Going back on a lot of his tough talk from last year.

Warren is just looking for whatever sweetheart deal he can get.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Nah, there will still be the same shots of Chicago used for every broadcast

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 10:06:04, in reply to "the establishing shots of the stadium surrounded by steel mills and refineries will be gorgeous*"

How many people outside of SF knew that the Golden Gate Bridge is 50 miles away from where the Super Bowl was being played?

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Going back on a lot of his tough talk from last year.

Warren is just looking for whatever sweetheart deal he can get.

Man, this absolutely sucks*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:12:00, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

This isn't even close to over. The Bears want this news out there. They want you to be upset

Posted by deadpoolOG10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=deadpoolOG10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:26:00, in reply to "Man, this absolutely sucks*"

They've used a version of this tactic at every road block throughout the entire process. People hate on KW, but IMO, the Bears will end up in AH and this will have been a masterclass in successfully negotiating with hostile state and local governments

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until this power play completely falls apart when it fails to pass the Indiana legislature*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:28:11, in reply to "This isn't even close to over. The Bears want this news out there. They want you to be upset"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

You're right, that could happen.There's an interesting timeline issue at play here

Illinois General Assembly legislative session ends in May, but Indiana legislative session ends Feb 27 per the Trib. In theory that could create some urgency for IL to make a deal in the next 8 days. Or not, who knows.

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I’m surprised people are this emotional about it.

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:23:49, in reply to "Man, this absolutely sucks*"

This is for 9 or 10 days a year. Most people in Chicago never go to Bears games at all. Who gives a shit if the game I’m watching on TV is played in AH or Soldier Field or Indiana?

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Because fuck Indiana? Is this difficult to understand?*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:32:29, in reply to "I’m surprised people are this emotional about it."

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This is for 9 or 10 days a year. Most people in Chicago never go to Bears games at all. Who gives a shit if the game I’m watching on TV is played in AH or Soldier Field or Indiana?

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reminder

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:34:14, in reply to "Because fuck Indiana? Is this difficult to understand?*"

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This is for 9 or 10 days a year. Most people in Chicago never go to Bears games at all. Who gives a shit if the game I’m watching on TV is played in AH or Soldier Field or Indiana?

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

That's what I'm talking bout.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:35:00, in reply to "reminder"

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This is for 9 or 10 days a year. Most people in Chicago never go to Bears games at all. Who gives a shit if the game I’m watching on TV is played in AH or Soldier Field or Indiana?

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i have to say, the line about tom crean leading them back to greatness is excellent*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:40:56, in reply to "That's what I'm talking bout.*"

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This is for 9 or 10 days a year. Most people in Chicago never go to Bears games at all. Who gives a shit if the game I’m watching on TV is played in AH or Soldier Field or Indiana?

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

wait, they released this song january 11, 2011...

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:46:23, in reply to "i have to say, the line about tom crean leading them back to greatness is excellent*"

they were 9-8 (0-4 in the BIG) at the time. had just lost by 12 to northwestern for their 6th loss in a row.

they'd finish 12-20 (3-15) that year after 2 combined seasons of 16-46 (5-31).

yeah, they had two decent seasons after this (back-to-back sweet 16s), but this song at this time was some kind of balls.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

But my family and I do go to Bears games and this location is much worse for us.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:26:46, in reply to "I’m surprised people are this emotional about it."

So I’m saying this selfishly, not for any overly dramatic David Haugh-esque reasons.

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This is for 9 or 10 days a year. Most people in Chicago never go to Bears games at all. Who gives a shit if the game I’m watching on TV is played in AH or Soldier Field or Indiana?

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Yep same*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:36:48, in reply to "But my family and I do go to Bears games and this location is much worse for us."

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So I’m saying this selfishly, not for any overly dramatic David Haugh-esque reasons.

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This is for 9 or 10 days a year. Most people in Chicago never go to Bears games at all. Who gives a shit if the game I’m watching on TV is played in AH or Soldier Field or Indiana?

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Ah, for the north/west side STHs, no doubt a downer*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:31:08, in reply to "But my family and I do go to Bears games and this location is much worse for us."

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So I’m saying this selfishly, not for any overly dramatic David Haugh-esque reasons.

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This is for 9 or 10 days a year. Most people in Chicago never go to Bears games at all. Who gives a shit if the game I’m watching on TV is played in AH or Soldier Field or Indiana?

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I turned on the Score for some entertainment

David Haugh sounds like he's going to cry.

"This team will no longer be the pride of Chicago"

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David Haugh now wondering what George Halas would think of this*

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David Haugh sounds like he's going to cry.

"This team will no longer be the pride of Chicago"

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David Haugh claims Mike White offered him a scholarship *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 10:47:55, in reply to "David Haugh now wondering what George Halas would think of this*"

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David Haugh sounds like he's going to cry.

"This team will no longer be the pride of Chicago"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Please stop replying to the ####ing See 'n Say."

oh my god*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:11:28, in reply to "I turned on the Score for some entertainment"

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David Haugh sounds like he's going to cry.

"This team will no longer be the pride of Chicago"

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Cool. Now get some shovels in the ground*

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They released a statement. Stops short of full commitment but heading there

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 8:27:25, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

Meanwhile Illinois legislature is saying "all is well"

Meh. "committed to finishing the remaining site-specific necessary due diligence", lol

That's a pretty big item on the to-do list. I still think they end up in AH. Remember: the only reason this is news is because the Bears want it to be

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Meanwhile Illinois legislature is saying "all is well"

I generally agree with you. But every step seems easier to see them in Indiana*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:18:49, in reply to "Meh. "committed to finishing the remaining site-specific necessary due diligence", lol"

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That's a pretty big item on the to-do list. I still think they end up in AH. Remember: the only reason this is news is because the Bears want it to be

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Meanwhile Illinois legislature is saying "all is well"

"heading there" meaning it seems like it's getting closer and closer to this happening*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 8:32:20, in reply to "They released a statement. Stops short of full commitment but heading there"

Part of me thinks that Indiana started their whole stadium pitch just to troll Illinois

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 8:58:41, in reply to ""heading there" meaning it seems like it's getting closer and closer to this happening*"

and now they're actually getting towards the point of being the dog that catches the car.

But, if they can pull it off, good for them. There will be much gnashing of teeth from the I'VE BEEN WATCHING DA BEARS SINCE DEY WERE AT WRIGLEY FIELD WITH DITKA AND BUTKUS AND SAYERS sports radio crowd, and then the Bears will still sell out games in their new stadium and have concerts and host a Final Four and a Super Bowl and will be just fine.

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Yeah, I don't know about the concerts and Final 4 part...*

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A Gary Super Bowl will be a sight to behold. *

Posted by illini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:02:45, in reply to "Part of me thinks that Indiana started their whole stadium pitch just to troll Illinois"

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terrible, and embarassing by pritzker and the illinois legislature

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Meh, I’m happy about it*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:26:40, in reply to "terrible, and embarassing by pritzker and the illinois legislature"

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thanks Mayor Deadbeat!*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 8:54:35, in reply to "terrible, and embarassing by pritzker and the illinois legislature"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"Please stop replying to the ####ing See 'n Say."

Better than Arlington Heights*

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 8:32:00, in reply to "terrible, and embarassing by pritzker and the illinois legislature"

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Lots of puns, no real answers

wut*

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I never really thought this would happen. Oh well, I don't go to the games anyway.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on February 19, 2026, 8:30:18, in reply to "They released a statement. Stops short of full commitment but heading there"

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Meanwhile Illinois legislature is saying "all is well"

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

I do and it would suck for me a lot more*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 8:32:36, in reply to "I never really thought this would happen. Oh well, I don't go to the games anyway.*"

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Meanwhile Illinois legislature is saying "all is well"

You need to send George a strongly worded letter.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on February 19, 2026, 8:36:34, in reply to "I do and it would suck for me a lot more*"

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Meanwhile Illinois legislature is saying "all is well"

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

or a strongly painted picture*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 9:11:01, in reply to "You need to send George a strongly worded letter.*"

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Meanwhile Illinois legislature is saying "all is well"

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

George once sent me a strongly worded letter

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 8:43:28, in reply to "You need to send George a strongly worded letter.*"

Actually twice if you include a phone call.

Over some ticket shenanigans. This was prior to him being chairman when he was like director of ticketing or some such.

Nice, I hope you didn't insult his beloved Toyota Camry.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on February 19, 2026, 9:15:35, in reply to "George once sent me a strongly worded letter"

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Actually twice if you include a phone call.

Over some ticket shenanigans. This was prior to him being chairman when he was like director of ticketing or some such.

You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

ooo

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 19, 2026, 8:22:01, in reply to "Bears' stadium update"

https://x.com/adamhoge/status/2024488255459131582?s=46

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Score reporting they are heading to NW Indiana*

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Well, IL politicians are kinda daring them to do just that.

The construction workers unions on this side of the border ain't gonna be happy; but... here we are. :-/

lol*

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