Bears conduct soil tests at prospective Hammond stadium site
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:25 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Chicago Bears are testing soil at a potential stadium site in Hammond, Indiana, located near Wolf Lake Terminals west of Interstate 90. This step is part of their normal site evaluation process for their planned stadium development. The Bears aim to find the best location for the stadium and mixed-use district, as stated in a team release. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott mentioned ongoing communication with the team. Recently, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker noted that discussions with the Bears are ongoing regarding options in the state.
- •Bears testing soil near Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond
- •Testing is part of standard site evaluation for a new stadium
- •Mayor McDermott in regular contact with the team
- •Governor Pritzker confirms ongoing discussions with Bears
- •Bears assessing multiple land parcels for stadium location
- 11:25 PMYahoo Sports — Bears test soil at new potential stadium site in Hammond
"The Chicago Bears are testing a new potential stadium site in Hammond.
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