Chicago Bears: Latest news on stadium plans

A sign welcomes the Chicago Bears to Hammond on June 10, 2026, outside the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in the area of their possible stadium site. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field

By baiduhai

October 2, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

Arlington Heights? Indiana? Chicago? Here’s what to know about the Bears’ possible move from Soldier...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, center left, and Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren chat before a Bears-Jaguars game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 13, 2024, in London. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears stadium: JB Pritzker, Illinois leaders meet with NFL’s Roger Goodell as team weighs Indiana move

By Jeremy Gorner

October 1, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

For the first time, Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois legislative leaders met Thursday with NFL...

South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority president and CEO Phil Taillon is dwarfed by a graphic as discussion turns to the Chicago Bears coming to Indiana during the Lake County Advancement Conversation hosted by the the Legacy Foundation and the Lake County Advancement Committee at the South Shore Convention & Visitor Authority in Hammond, Indiana on Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Tourism chief: Northwest Indiana thankful for focus in Chicago Bears stadium search

By Michelle L. Quinn

September 24, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

No, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Phil Taillon still can’t tell...

Fans walk outside the stadium before the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Rep. Harris makes bid to attract the Chicago Bears — and other pro sports teams — to Northwest Indiana

By Alexandra Kukulka

February 6, 2025 at 7:49 a.m.

Northwest Indiana is throwing its hat into the ring — again — to court the...

Chicago Stars players Alyssa Naeher and Ally Schlegel, executive director of the National Women's Soccer League Players Association Meghann Burke and state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) at a hearing of the Illinois House of Representatives Revenue & Finance Committee on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (Courtesy of the Chicago Stars)

Stars and Sky push for equality in public stadium funding for men’s and women’s sports in Illinois

By Meghan Montemurro

December 17, 2024 at 9:53 a.m.

Members of the Chicago Stars and Sky organizations testified Monday in support of a bill...

A digital billboard advertising the Chicago Bears is seen near the practice track of the former Arlington International Racetrack, near Route 53 and Northwest Highway, on June 25, 2024, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Arlington Heights approves tax deal with Bears, but the team still wants a new stadium in Chicago

By Robert McCoppin

December 10, 2024 at 3:17 p.m.

The Arlington Heights board voted 8-0 to seal a deal to set the Chicago Bears’...

After buying the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights in 2023, the Chicago Bears proposed building a $2 billion stadium there as part of a 326-acre development including entertainment and residential uses. (Chicago Bears)

Chicago Bears would save about $5M annually in property taxes under proposed agreement with Arlington Heights and local schools

By Robert McCoppin

December 7, 2024 at 7:08 a.m.

The details of the deal revealed Thursday would set the annual tax on the Arlington...

The former Arlington International Racecourse is seen on March 12, 2024, in Arlington Heights. The Bears purchased the Arlington Heights property last year. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Bears reach deal on Arlington Heights property taxes, but team insists new stadium in Chicago is its focus

By Jeremy Gorner

November 28, 2024 at 11:18 a.m.

Chicago Bears officials have made a deal over how much property taxes need to be...

The former Michael Reese Hospital site, between a truck marshaling yard and Prairie Shores apartments, on April 26, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears reconsidering Michael Reese Hospital site with lakefront stadium proposal stalled

By Robert McCoppin

November 12, 2024 at 5:42 p.m.

The Chicago Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese Hospital site as a potential location...

The former Arlington International Racecourse on March 12, 2024, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Leaking Chicago Bears Arlington Heights tax appeal information earns Cook County official a slap on the wrist

By A.D. Quig

October 1, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

Cook County's watchdog dinged a member of the county Board of Review Tuesday for leaking...

Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren stands on the sideline during a game against the Titans at Soldier Field on Sept. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears remain focused on a new downtown stadium, Kevin Warren says, despite lack of traction for public financing

By Brad Biggs

October 9, 2024 at 8:30 p.m.

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren says the goal is to break ground in...

Cyclists travel by Soldier Field on the lakefront bike path on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago community groups join forces to oppose new Bears stadium on the lakefront

By Robert McCoppin

September 18, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

A coalition of community groups has come together to oppose the Chicago Bears’ plans for...

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, right, shakes hands with Conagra Brands President and CEO Sean Connolly at an Economic Club of Chicago event at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel on Sept. 5, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears CEO sticking to his game plan for Chicago lakefront stadium

By Dan Petrella

May 28, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren continued to push for public financing despite ongoing...

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