# 06/05/26 Hour 1: Are you ready for the Hammond Bears? George McCaskey & Kevin Warren announce Bears are Indiana-Bound; Cardinals vs Reds Preview; Giants smoke the Cubs

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-06-05T22:13:40+00:00
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## Resource

The Chicago Bears took their biggest step yet toward leaving Illinois, as Chairman George McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren announced that the team's Board of Directors has voted to advance plans for a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. While an exact site has not yet been selected, the vote marks the first time the Bears' board has formally approved a stadium location path, signaling Indiana has become the franchise's preferred option. We'll break down what this means for Bears fans, whether Illinois still has any chance of keeping the team, and if "The Hammond Bears" could actually become a reality after more than a century in Illinois. Plus, the Cardinals open a key divisional series against the Reds as they look to continue their strong play in the NL Central race. And after getting embarrassed by the Giants today, are the Cubs back to unraveling? We'll discuss what's gone wrong and whether concern is warranted on the North Side. All that and more on Hour 1!

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