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Fans in Hammond and Arlington Heights push for Bears stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Fans in Hammond and Arlington Heights push for Bears stadium
Summary

As the Chicago Bears explore potential new stadium locations, fans in both Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, Illinois, express enthusiasm. In Arlington Heights, local resident Joe Engelman hopes the Bears will return to the area where he has nostalgic ties. Meanwhile, at Pudlo's Tap in Hammond, owner Sarah Dafnis believes a closed dome stadium could significantly boost the local economy. The Bears initially bought land in Arlington Heights but have since considered Indiana sites, leading to heightened competition between the two locations as the franchise plans its future.

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  • •Joe Engelman reminisces about Arlington International Racecourse.
  • •Fans gather for Bears game watches at Pudlo's Tap in Hammond.
  • •Dafnis promotes economic benefits of a Bears stadium in Hammond.
  • •Bears have been exploring both Arlington Heights and Indiana for a new stadium.
  • •Local excitement grows as the season opener approaches.
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  • 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Daywatch: Hammond and Arlington Heights fans hope to land Bears’ new home
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The restaurant has a premium view of the former Arlington International Racecourse: one of the Bears’ proposed stadium locations and the group’s old “stomping grounds.” “If they come to Arlington Heights, I’d be a happy person, especially because they destroyed my track,” said Engelman, 56, sitting at the head of the group’s table.

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