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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Illinois lawmaker to reveal new plan in effort to keep Bears out of Indiana
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