‘Quit Funding Illegal Immigrants’ — Bears Legend Slams Chicago’s Mayor Ahead of Team’s Rumored Move to Indiana
Brian Urlacher spent more than a decade hearing Chicago Bears fans roar from the middle of the field at Soldier Field. The thought of those fans having to cross the state line to watch their team now bothers him almost as much as the stadium debate itself.
Former Chicago Bears star Brian Urlacher has criticized Illinois' political leaders for their handling of the team's search for a new home. Speaking on "The Sage Steele Show," Urlacher blamed Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for the Bears' potential move to Northwest Indiana. He pointed out that $2.8 billion in funds allocated to illegal immigrants could have been used to secure a stadium for the team in Illinois.
Urlacher expressed frustration over the situation, stating, "They dropped the ball. They should never have gone this far. This should have been handled a long time ago." The Bears have been exploring options for a new stadium, initially considering a project in Arlington Heights, but faced challenges related to property taxes, infrastructure, and public financing.
Now, Hammond, Indiana, has emerged as a potential site for the team. Urlacher admitted that he had always envisioned the Bears playing at Soldier Field, but the financial incentives offered by Indiana made it a more attractive option. He argued that Illinois officials should have prioritized keeping the team within the state before considering Hammond as a viable alternative.
Urlacher, who played for the Bears from 2000 to 2012 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, remains committed to the team and its fans, despite his criticism of Illinois' leadership.
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