Chicago Bears advance plans for stadium in Hammond, fans criticize state officials

The Chicago Bears have taken steps to develop a new stadium site in Hammond, Indiana, with the Board of Directors voting to proceed on June 4, 2026. This decision follows Illinois legislators' failure to approve a resolution that could have supported a new site in Chicago. Many Bears fans express dissatisfaction with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, blaming them for the franchise's shift across state lines. Fans are calling for Pritzker's impeachment over the situation, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding the Bears' future in relation to state leadership. Amid these developments, local political sentiments grow increasingly heated as Bears fans react to the implications of the move away from Chicago.

• 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — “Elections Have Consequences Illinois”: Chicago Bears Fans Want Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Impeached After Bears Decide To Move Forward With Stadium Site in Hammond Indiana