Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bill aims to slow — or stop — teams like the Chicago Bears from moving to other states By Daniel C. Vock March 26, 2026 at 5:20 p.m. Long-shot legislation would give communities a chance to keep their professional sports teams if their...
Bears and trains could transform Northwest Indiana: Hammond and Michigan City mayors discuss development By Doug Ross March 25, 2026 at 6:21 p.m. Hammond and Michigan City are practically siblings, their mayors told attendees at a sold-out breakfast...
Proposal envisions a dome on Soldier Field, but Chicago Bears focused on Arlington Heights or Indiana By Robert McCoppin March 21, 2026 at 3:48 p.m. If the Chicago Bears want an enclosed stadium, no need to cross state or city...
Chicago Bears stadium bill gets initial approval from Indiana House with minor amendment By Alexandra Kukulka February 23, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. The Indiana bill outlining a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond advanced...
What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field By Chicago Tribune February 27, 2026 at 9:15 a.m. Here's what to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field.
Arlington Heights? Hammond? Chicago Bears could join 10 NFL franchises who left namesake cities for suburbs. By Robert McCoppin February 22, 2026 at 7:55 a.m. The Chicago Bears are pondering a move to a new taxpayer-subsidized stadium in Hammond. If...
Chicago Bears stadium bill for Indiana now includes union-friendly language By Michelle L. Quinn February 20, 2026 at 4:18 p.m. Any new stadium the Chicago Bears may decide to build in northwest Indiana will have...
Gov. JB Pritzker suggests no matter how Indiana vs. Illinois fight goes, new Bears home won’t be in Chicago By Olivia Olander February 20, 2026 at 6:07 p.m. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said, "I think we're down to the question of whether they’re...
Wherever the Chicago Bears’ next stadium will be located, Halas Hall will stay in Lake Forest, team says By Daniel I. Dorfman February 20, 2026 at 2:26 p.m. While questions remain about where the Chicago Bears will build a new stadium, the team...
‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Indiana leaders tout Hammond site, a 20-minute drive from Soldier Field By Alexandra Kukulka February 20, 2026 at 2:08 p.m. Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott called the proposed Chicago Bears stadium at Wolf Lake an opportunity...
Column: Like it or not, Bears fans, threatening to move usually works for Chicago’s sports teams By Paul Sullivan February 20, 2026 at 5:57 a.m. Sometimes to get what you want, you've got to twist a few arms, as the...
Next stop Hammond? Indiana lawmakers approve Chicago Bears stadium bill, taking a big step. By Robert McCoppin February 19, 2026 at 8:58 p.m. Indiana lawmakers took another step Thursday toward potentially luring the Chicago Bears to the state,...
Win or lose, baiting the Chicago Bears could pay off for Portage. Here’s why. By Doug Ross February 14, 2026 at 9:02 a.m. Even if the Chicago Bears hibernate at another location, Portage’s pitch for a stadium could...