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...
‘Same roar, new shore’: Portage makes their pitch to host the Chicago Bears By Doug Ross February 11, 2026 at 4:21 p.m. Portage officials made their pitch Wednesday to lure the Chicago Bears away from Soldier Field...
Arlington Heights rallies to bring Chicago Bears to the suburbs — and fight off a bid from Indiana By Robert McCoppin February 11, 2026 at 1:07 p.m. Arlington Heights leaders and residents plan to rally Wednesday for Illinois lawmakers to fight off...
Portage proposes Chicago Bears stadium on city land By Alexandra Kukulka February 10, 2026 at 3:01 p.m. The city of Portage is throwing a hail Mary pass at a privately-funded Chicago Bears...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...