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Chicago Bears advance plans for possible move to Indiana

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:48 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Chicago Bears advance plans for possible move to Indiana

Summary

The Chicago Bears are considering relocating to Hammond, Indiana, after their board approved a potential stadium project. This decision follows the team's statement that no viable sites remain in Chicago. An Indiana legislative committee has already voted to establish a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to facilitate the move. The Bears continue to weigh options between Hammond and Arlington Heights, Illinois, where they own land for development. They previously announced that their goal was to remain in Chicago but have deemed it no longer feasible.

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•Bears board of directors approved a stadium project in Hammond.
•Chicago has no viable sites for the team to remain.
•Indiana committee voted to establish a stadium authority.
•Bears comparing options in Hammond and Arlington Heights.
•Announcement follows Illinois lawmakers' inaction on stadium proposal.

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The NFL has learned that one of their historic franchises will officially have a new home. The bombshell news surfaced on Friday morning and has gone viral throughout the league. The NFL has not seen a team move locations since 2020 (the Raiders to Las Vegas) and 2016 (the Rams to Los Angeles). Now, there […] The post Breaking News: NFL Franchise To Move To New State (Report) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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