Could the Chicago Bears move to Northwest Indiana? Hoosier survey on marijuana, plus Tom Griswold

On this episode of Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, leaders in Northwest Indiana pitch a potential Chicago Bears stadium site, including a conversation with Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott about why Indiana is being considered. Plus, Ball State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs relaunches the Hoosier Survey, with Executive Director Andrew Bauman breaking down what Hoosiers say they want most, including opinions on marijuana legalization and data centers.Also in this week’s show: an update on a planned Ritz-Carlton near Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Hatch for Hunger’s milestone in delivering protein to food banks, an Indianapolis startup’s vape-limiting case designed to help users cut back over time, and a look at new health tech including a companion robot used in memory care and a smart pacifier research project. The episode also highlights special nonstop flights tied to IU football bowl travel, an Indiana radio legend as Tom Griswold reflects on the state’s comedy scene, and Mad Hatter Shows opening a new events center in Greenwood.