Bears evaluating stadium options after Illinois legislature fails to act
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Chicago Bears announced they are considering options for a new stadium after the Illinois House concluded its legislative session without passing supportive bills. The team can either proceed with plans to build in Arlington Heights, where they own property, or explore a potential site in Hammond, Indiana, which has already offered legislative incentives. The Bears stated they would finalize their evaluation on a timeline communicated earlier and will provide an update soon. Legislators in Illinois suspect the team's interest in Indiana may not be genuine, raising questions about their potential departure from the state.
- •Illinois House closed session without passing stadium aid.
- •Bears own land in Arlington Heights for potential construction.
- •Hammond, Indiana has offered incentives for a new stadium.
- •Bears to update on their stadium plans this summer.
- •Legislators in Illinois believe team may not leave the state.
- 2:50 PMESPN — Illinois won't vote on Bears' stadium until fall
- 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Bears say they are evaluating their options after getting no help from Illinois legislature
"Illinois lawmakers have adjourned their spring session without passing a bill aiming to keep the Chicago Bears from leaving the state and will now wait until fall to take up the matter. The Bears say they plan to announce their decision soon.
"The Illinois House has closed its legislative session, without passing a bill that would help the Bears build a stadium.
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External links- ESPNJun 1, 2026, 2:50 PMIllinois won't vote on Bears' stadium until fall
Illinois lawmakers have adjourned their spring session without passing a bill aiming to keep the Chicago Bears from leaving the state and will now wait until fall to take up the matter. The Bears say they plan to announce their decision soon.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:35 AMBears say they are evaluating their options after getting no help from Illinois legislature
The Illinois House has closed its legislative session, without passing a bill that would help the Bears build a stadium.
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