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Are the Chicago Bears Seriously Moving to Indiana?

Are the Chicago Bears Seriously Moving to Indiana?

Summary

The Chicago Bears are considering moving from their longtime home at Soldier Field in Chicago to a new stadium site either in Arlington Heights, Illinois, or Hammond, Indiana. The team says it has tried to find a new stadium location in Chicago but no suitable options exist, and they expect to make a decision by summer.

Key Facts

  • The Chicago Bears have played at Soldier Field, the NFL’s oldest stadium, for many years.
  • The Bears want a new stadium but say no good sites remain in Chicago.
  • They have two main options: Arlington Heights, Illinois, or Hammond, Indiana.
  • Arlington Heights is about 40 minutes north of downtown Chicago.
  • Hammond is about 30 minutes south of Chicago, located in Indiana.
  • The Bears bought 326 acres of land in Arlington Heights for $197.2 million in February 2023.
  • Bears CEO Kevin Warren said Indiana has passed legislation supporting the new stadium plan.
  • The team expects to decide on the stadium location sometime in spring or summer.
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