Chicago Bears: Latest news on stadium plans

Kevin Warren, Chicago Bears team president and CEO, on the field before the game at Soldier Field on Oct. 4, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai/)

Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?

By Rick Pearson

October 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The saga over where the future home of the Chicago Bears has become about more...

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 22, 2026 at 8:39 a.m.

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

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions at a press conference to announce the expansion of Illinois’ medical debt relief program on Oct. 15, 2026, in the Cook County Health building. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois housing plan likely waits but Bears stadium and data center bills alive

By Olivia Olander

October 15, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker said his plan to allow multifamily homes on single-family lots probably won’t...

Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions from reporters on Jan. 20, 2026. Pritzker's January calendar shows he had two scheduled conversations with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell while Goodell was in Chicago for the Bears-Packers playoff game. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker talked Bears with NFL commissioner and says progress is being made to keep team in Illinois

By Jeremy Gorner

February 9, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

While Indiana officials play up their efforts to lure the Chicago Bears across the border...

A mural by artist Felix Maldonado of the the Jackson 5, from Gary, along Broadway in downtown Gary on Feb. 4, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Long-beleaguered Gary is serious about the Bears. Are the Bears serious about Gary?

By Andrew Carter

February 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bears say they're seriously considering building a new stadium in northwest Indiana. Gary...

A City of Gary rendering shows the proposed Chicago Bears stadium, promenade and entertainment district. (City of Gary)

Indiana unions: Chicago Bears stadium bill cuts us out

By Michelle L. Quinn

January 29, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

While Northwest Indiana waits to see whether the Chicago Bears choose it for its new...

A site near the Gary-Hammond border, near a passenger rail track, is one of three sites proposed by Indiana for a future Bears stadium, Jan. 19, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears stadium bill passes Indiana Senate, but changes likely

By Alexandra Kukulka

January 28, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

The Indiana Senate approved a stadium authority bill that would help bring the Chicago Bears...

Bill aimed at attracting Chicago Bears to Indiana passes committee: Here are 3 possible stadium sites

By Alexandra Kukulka

January 22, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

The Senate Appropriations Committee passed a stadium authority bill, aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears...

The former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights is covered in snow on Jan. 16, 2026. The 326-acre site is owned by the Chicago Bears and is being considered as a location for the team’s new domed stadium and entertainment district. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office inks new deal with outside lawyer to advise in Chicago Bears stadium talks

By Dan Petrella

January 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office signed a new $25,000 contract late last month with an outside...

A sign welcomes motorists to Hammond, Indiana on Jan.13, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Gary pitches 3 locations for a potential Chicago Bears stadium

By Alexandra Kukulka

January 22, 2026 at 10:57 a.m.

Gary officials have identified three locations in the city for a potential Chicago Bears stadium,...

Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia speaks at a news conference about the Mega Project bill and how to keep the Bears in Illinois on Jan. 16, 2026, in Arlington Heights. Surrounding him are politicians, school district officials and labor unions. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Arlington Heights calls for state lawmakers to act on Chicago Bears proposed new stadium

By Robert McCoppin

January 20, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

Arlington Heights officials called for Illinois lawmakers to get moving on a proposed new Chicago...

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun speaks at the Gary/Chicago International Airport, Oct. 30, 2025. (Michael Gard/for the Post-Tribune)

Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana ‘working hard’ to secure Chicago Bears stadium

By Alexandra Kukulka

January 15, 2026 at 11:24 a.m.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun addressed the Chicago Bears potentially moving to Northwest Indiana during his...

Fans watch players warm up as it snows before the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers in an NFC wild-card game at Soldier Field on Jan. 10, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears ask fans what they think about a new northwest Indiana stadium

By Robert McCoppin

January 13, 2026 at 5:13 p.m.

The Chicago Bears sent a survey to season ticket holders asking what they think of...

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