Bears keep talking stadium deal with Illinois, but Indiana leaders stay ‘optimistic’

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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Any expectations of a quick decision on whether the Chicago Bears will pick an Indiana site for their new stadium have been cast aside.

While Indiana lawmakers pushed through a financing plan for a Hammond stadium location before their session ended in February, the Bears are still talking with Illinois officials about a deal to stay on that side of the state line.

Bears President Kevin Warren indicated this week that the team will …

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