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Gov. Braun Discusses Chicago Bears Potentially Moving Stadium to Indiana
Andrew Haze sang a parody fight song as the Bears’ board advanced Hammond stadium plans after Illinois lawmakers missed a financing deal.
- On Friday, the Chicago Bears' Board of Directors voted to advance stadium development in Hammond, Indiana, shifting focus after the Illinois legislative session ended without passing a stadium deal.
- Indiana lawmakers established the Northwest Indiana Sports Commission in August 2025 to lure professional teams, offering a pro-business climate after Illinois lawmakers in Springfield failed to finalize stadium legislation before summer recess.
- The proposed project spans at least 300 acres with Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott calling it a 'blank slate.' The Bears declared 'there is no Plan B' regarding the relocation.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated he remains open to a 'sensible solution' protecting taxpayers, while Bears President Kevin Warren committed to continuing discussions regarding a potential Illinois site.
- After years exploring Arlington Park and Soldier Field, the team's shift to Indiana follows a decades-long stadium search, though the move remains unfinalized and Illinois officials signal potential for continued negotiations.
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Chicago sports champion says city officials are ‘in denial’ about Bears leaving for Indiana
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo is reveling in the Windy City after retirement, but pretty soon, the city will be without a primary sport. The Chicago Bears of the National Football League are set to leave Chicago for Hammond, Indiana, roughly 20 miles south of their current home. The Bears have called Soldier Field home since 1971, and before that, they played their home games at Rizzo’s old st…
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