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 Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren, right, chat before a game between the Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 13, 2024. (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...

A possible stadium site for the Chicago Bears includes the Wolf Lake Industrial Center along Wolf Lake and Interstate-90, top right, near the state line in Hammond, as seen on July 1, 2026. The Bears initially looked at a site on Lost Marsh Golf Course near Wolf Lake, but they recently took soil tests at Wolf Lake Terminals, a nearby 83-acre site. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Can Indiana pay for a Bears stadium? Analysts ask how it will pay its debt as some residents balk at new taxes.

By Robert McCoppin

July 14, 2026 at 3:20 p.m.

Whether Indiana can pay for a new Chicago Bears stadium is uncertain, analysts say. Much...

Governor Mike Braun speaks with Mitch Frazier, president of IBJ Media, during the Fireside Chat portion of the Innovate Northwest Indiana program held at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana, Wednesday July 8, 2026. This year was the fourth for the program that also featured a panel discussion of local politicians and business leaders. (Andy Lavalley/for the Post-Tribune)

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun says Hammond stadium for Chicago Bears is ‘in the red zone’

By Doug Ross

July 8, 2026 at 4:26 p.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discussed his Chicago Bears playbook Wednesday, saying the bid for a...

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

Chicago Bears get OK to keep billboard in Arlington Heights despite stadium uncertainty

By Christopher Placek

July 7, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

The billboard in Arlington Heights that teases Chicago Bears games will be able to remain...

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks alongside House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch after signing the state budget, June 16, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears still looking to piece together stadium legislation in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker says

By Olivia Olander

June 23, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

The Chicago Bears are looking to piece together legislation in Illinois that might pass the...

Gov. JB Pritzker talks to reporters about the latest developments with the Chicago Bears on June 9, 2026, after attending an event about the 130th anniversary of La Rabida Children's Hospital. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois but puts onus on team

By Olivia Olander

June 9, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

The Illinois House and Senate each passed different bills for the Bears but neither passed...

Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren, second from right, and Chairman George McCaskey, second from left, chat on the field before a game against the Vikings on Nov. 16, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears stadium saga: A timeline of key events, from Arlington Heights to Hammond

By Sean Hammond

June 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears say they're now focusing their stadium plans on northwest Indiana. How did...

Calumet Avenue passes by the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in the general area of the Chicago Bears' proposed stadium location in Hammond on Feb. 25, 2026. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Lake County Council thrilled with Chicago Bears stadium news, but still waiting to pass taxes

By Alexandra Kukulka

June 8, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

While the Lake County Council shared its enthusiasm that the Chicago Bears are moving ahead...

State Sen. Bill Cunningham updates reporters on a Senate proposal to have a new stadium for the Chicago Bears built in Illinois during the final night of the spring legislative session on May 31, 2026, in Springfield. After the spring session adjourned, Cunningham, in a sports talk radio interview, described his frustration in working with the Bears through negotiations. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears’ stadium tactics over years of negotiations leave some Illinois leaders frustrated

By Jeremy Gorner

June 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears announced plans to move to Indiana. Some Illinois political leaders pointed fingers...

Bears leadership left to right: Brian McCaskey, Kevin Warren, and George McCaskey listen as general manager Ryan Poles speaks with the media at Halas Hall on Jan. 21, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Column: Chicago Bears’ announcement about advancing their Hammond plans is a final cry to Illinois to act fast

By Brad Biggs

June 5, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

Friday's announcement by the Chicago Bears made one thing clear: Arlington Heights site isn't dead...

A golfer hits from the rough at Lost Marsh Golf Course in Hammond, on May 13, 2026, with the backdrop of BP Whiting Refinery. Lost Marsh Golf Course would likely be part of the Bears Hammond stadium footprint. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears say they will proceed with plans for a stadium in Hammond

By Robert McCoppin

June 5, 2026 at 9:09 p.m.

The Chicago Bears will proceed with plans for a new stadium in Hammond, the organization...