Hammond mayor expects Bears' stadium decision by end of June
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott anticipates a decision from the Chicago Bears on their new stadium location by the end of June. Currently, the Bears are weighing options between Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, Illinois, following setbacks in Illinois legislation. McDermott expressed confidence that the team will select Hammond, citing a strong offer and better fan experience. If there are delays, however, Illinois may still be in contention. Soldier Field remains the Bears' home in the interim.
- •Bears evaluating stadium options between Indiana and Illinois.
- •Hammond Mayor McDermott expects a decision by the end of June.
- •Illinois failed to pass a financing bill for a new facility.
- •Current home for the Bears remains Soldier Field.
- 5:19 PMNBCSports.com — Hammond mayor expects Bears’ decision by end of June - NBC Sports
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Hammond mayor expects Bears' decision by end of June
"The Bears are where we thought they were — still deciding between Indiana and Illinois as the location of a new stadium.
"The Bears are where we thought they were — still deciding between Indiana and Illinois as the location of a new stadium.
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External links- NBCSports.comJun 2, 2026, 5:19 PMHammond mayor expects Bears’ decision by end of June - NBC Sports
The Bears are where we thought they were — still deciding between Indiana and Illinois as the location of a new stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 5:19 PMHammond mayor expects Bears' decision by end of June
The Bears are where we thought they were — still deciding between Indiana and Illinois as the location of a new stadium.
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