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Chicago Bears consider Indiana as potential new home amid Arlington Heights fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:11 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Chicago Bears consider Indiana as potential new home amid Arlington Heights fight

Summary

The Chicago Bears are exploring a move to Indiana but remain focused on their Arlington Heights stadium project. Arlington Heights has renewed its contract with the lobbying firm Mac Strategies Group to advocate for the project in Springfield. The team has plans for a stadium in Hammond, while NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell suggests that Illinois still has an opportunity to make its case. The contract with Mac Strategies is set to last through next August, ahead of Illinois lawmakers' return for the fall veto session on November 17.

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•Bears are considering Indiana for relocation while pursuing Arlington Heights option.
•Arlington Heights renewed contract with Mac Strategies Group for lobbying efforts.
•The Bears are also planning a stadium in Hammond.
•NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicates support for Illinois's case.
•Illinois lawmakers return for the fall veto session on November 17.

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2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Is there still time to keep the Bears in Illinois?

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The Chicago Bears may be looking at Indiana as its new home, but Arlington Heights is still fighting to keep the team in Illinois. Arlington Heights remains a primary option for the Chicago Bears stadium project. The Chicago Tribune reports the village has renewed a contract with lobbying firm Mac Strategies Group. The firm is […]
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