Two Chicago neighborhoods propose sites for new Bears stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:38 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Two Illinois areas are seeking to become the new home for the Chicago Bears after the team announced plans to move to Indiana due to legislative failures in Illinois. Lawmakers in McCook and a district on the Southeast Side of Chicago have proposed sites they believe are suitable for a stadium. McCook's mayor offered a deal where the Bears could build a $2 billion stadium on land provided for free, while other proposals include capped property taxes. The Bears had initially announced their relocation following failed legislation aimed at keeping them in Illinois.
- •McCook and Southeast Side propose new stadium sites for Bears
- •McCook offers land for free and cap on property taxes
- •Legislation intended to keep Bears in Illinois failed
- •Bears advance stadium plans in Hammond, Indiana
- •Continued discussions on potential special legislative session
- 5:38 PMYahoo Sports — These two Chicago neighborhoods want to build new Bears stadium
"Two new Chicago locations are throwing their hats in the ring to become the Bears' new home. Here's what they're offering.
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