Some Fans Stuck in Enemy Territory
Bears-Packers week is particularly interesting for those whose allegiances cross state lines.
Being a Bears fan in Wisconsin is not a new experience for long-time Illinois transplants. With the combination of a rivalry dating back to the 1920s and proximity between the two cities, Bears fans have long been the subject of friendly - and not-so-friendly - teasing, jabs and snide remarks. This week, obviously, it's on another level. With the winner of the game going to the Super Bowl, Sunday is the most important game ever between the two teams. It's enough to get the state awash with Packers fever, but it's an equally interesting week for those with allegiances on the other side. Bill Doyel, 28, grew up in Illinois and has lived in Oak Creek for the past nine months. "As a recent transplant - I still haven't been able to say I am …
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