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Chicago Bears exploring possible new stadium sites in NW Indiana, team says
The Bears are seeking public funding and infrastructure support amid stalled Illinois talks and estimate the stadium could create 42,000 jobs, team officials said.
- In a letter sent Wednesday, Kevin Warren said the Chicago Bears will explore locations beyond Cook County, including Northwest Indiana, while still favoring Arlington Heights, Illinois.
- Facing a legislative impasse, negotiations stalled over infrastructure commitments, property tax certainty and legislative partnership, with Illinois state leadership telling the team the project "will not be a priority in 2026."
- The Arlington Park plan involved a $5 billion mixed-use development and private investment of over $2 billion, after the Bears bought the 326-acre site for $197 million in 2023.
- That stance raises the possibility of moving the team outside Illinois, which would be contentious given the Indiana border is approximately 15 miles from Soldier Field and Northwest Indiana is a possible landing spot.
- Facing a missed legislative window, the Illinois General Assembly closed its fall veto session without taking up the Bears' megadevelopment legislation despite the $25 million offer, undercutting the Dec. 31 ground-breaking goal.
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Bears Pivot Stadium Search to Northwest Indiana Amid Illinois Legislative Standoff
The Chicago Bears have officially expanded their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, signaling a major fracture in the team’s relationship with Illinois leadership. The announcement came in a letter from Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren. He revealed the team is now “critically evaluating” opportunities across the state line after being told […]
Chicago Bears Eyeing Northwest Indiana for New Stadium
The Chicago Bears are increasingly frustrated with politicians in Chicago and Illinois and are now reportedly looking moving to Indiana. The post Chicago Bears Eyeing Northwest Indiana for New Stadium appeared first on Breitbart.
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