Bears Head to Indiana for New Stadium

The Chicago Bears are officially moving forward with a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana — a historic pivot after years of stalled progress in Illinois. With Indiana offering a state-backed package including up to $1 billion in public funding and the Bears committing $2 billion, the deal provides a clear path forward. Illinois’ legislative deadlocks, including failed tax exemption bills, dashed hopes for a new home in Arlington Heights, now left in limbo. While Hammond’s site is still to be finalized and NFL owner approval is pending, the Bears also face a hefty early exit fee from their Soldier Field lease. This could mark the first time in 106 years the team leaves Illinois. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b435d1058d63080