A casual pierogi-fueled hangout turns into a Midwest-sized “what if” in the debut episode of Northwest Indiana Superfans, a new video series celebrating sports fandom and Region pride. The premiere episode tackles one big question: What if the Chicago Bears moved to Northwest Indiana?
Hosted by lifelong fans Phil Tailsky (Taillon), his brother Jimmy, and fellow Region rats Johnny and Marie, the episode blends humor, heart, and heavy accents as the group lays out their case for bringing the Bears east of the state line. From tax savings and easier travel to more parking and next-level tailgating, the superfans argue that Northwest Indiana might just be the perfect new den.
“Northwest Indiana is basically Chicago anyway,” one fan notes in the episode, “just with a few more Menards.”
The episode also delivers standout moments that lean fully into Region culture, including a cameo from Phil and Jimmy’s mom, Carolyn Tailsky, who personally promises to cook pierogis for the entire Bears organization if they make the move (with a standing invitation to Pierogi Fest in July).
While clearly playful, the video taps into real conversations happening across the region and beyond, celebrating the passion of Bears fans and the pride of Northwest Indiana.
Check out the first episode and follow Along the South Shore for more!
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