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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