Expert says Illinois politics are to blame for failure to secure stadium for Chicago Bears in state

An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Opinion

Column: Progress is measured in small increments as Chicago Bears push forward with Hammond stadium plan

Kevin Warren and George McCaskey delivered an update on the Chicago Bears’ stadium quest that was short on news. At least there has been progress on the field.
ESPN

Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted'

CHICAGO -- The Bears reiterated Thursday that they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana. "The Chicago Bears have ...
Washington Post

Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted,' focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana

CHICAGO — The Bears reiterated Thursday they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana. “The Chicago Bears have exhausted ...
Yahoo! Sports

Chicago Bears Stadium Debate: Future Plans and Fan Impact

You know, this Chicago stadium issue is really a polarizing conversation that's going on in Chicago right now on what to do, whether or not you're gonna go to Arlington, whether you're gonna go to ...
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Chicago Bears: Momentum for stadium headed for Chicago, not Arlington Heights

Per multiple reports, the megaprojects bill that would have allowed the Chicago Bears to freeze property taxes for a new stadium at the Arlington Heights location died on Sunday. With a midnight ...
Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears stadium legislation passed the Illinois House, but may face concerns in the Senate

The Chicago Bears stadium legislation is finally here — and lots of folks have a gripe about it. The Bears say the bill needs changes. The Chicago Teachers Union says it doesn’t protect schools.
Yahoo

Chicago Bears’ stadium tactics over years of negotiations leave some Illinois leaders frustrated

SPRINGFIELD — Following a marathon week in which a legislative deal to incentivize a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights collapsed and the team announced it is eyeing northwest Indiana ...
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Chicago Bears stadium renderings: See every proposal so far

The Chicago Bears' search for a site to build their new stadium continues. In June 2025, the team announced its intention to build in Northwest Indiana, which was a shift from their intentions to ...