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Indiana Lawmakers Advance Stadium Bill as Bears Eye Hammond Site

Indiana lawmakers unanimously passed Senate Bill 27 to create a stadium authority enabling $2 billion Bears investment and up to $1 billion in public support near Wolf Lake.

  • The Chicago Bears are reportedly considering moving to Hammond, Indiana, where lawmakers are working to clear the way for a new stadium.
  • Indiana's governor welcomed the potential partnership with the Bears, while in Illinois, concerns were raised about losing the team to Indiana.
  • The Bears' current lease at Soldier Field in Chicago runs through 2033, but they have announced plans to build a new $2 billion stadium, with Indiana offering incentives.
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MESA, Ariz. — Sitting in the box seats at Sloan Park on Thursday while watching Chicago Cubs pitchers throwing live batting practice, I scrolled through the latest news on the Bears stadium search. It looked as if the Bears were…

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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