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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/16/bears-stadium-chicago-arlington-heights/
Chicago Bears stadium: Team shifting focus to Arlington Heights
Jun 1, 2025 - The Chicago Bears have flirted with leaving Chicago and building a stadium in Arlington Heights for more than 50 years.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/12/nfl-commissioner-tours-potential-new-bears-stadium-sites-including-arlington-heights-and-northwest-indiana/
NFL commissioner tours potential Chicago Bears stadium sites
Jan 12, 2026 - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined top Chicago Bears officials Saturday to tour potential new stadium sites before the team’s playoff win over the Green Bay...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2022/08/23/arlington-heights-residents-favor-a-chicago-bears-stadium-but-not-tax-help-a-libertarian-poll-finds-but-the-mayor-is-wary-of-the-questioning/
Arlington Heights residents favor a Chicago Bears stadium — but not tax help, a libertarian poll...
Dec 11, 2022 - A new poll commissioned by a self-described libertarian group found that a majority of Arlington Heights residents surveyed support the Chicago Bears moving...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/26/indiana-governor-signs-bears-stadium-bill-into-law/
Indiana governor signs Chicago Bears stadium bill into law
Feb 27, 2026 - Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a bill that outlines a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, while Illinois lawmakers were inching closer...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/15/gov-braun-said-indiana-working-hard-to-secure-chicago-bears-stadium/
Indiana is 'working hard' to secure Chicago Bears stadium
Jan 15, 2026 - Indiana Gov. Mike Braun addressed the Chicago Bears potentially moving to Northwest Indiana during his 2026 State of the State address, but kept any specifics...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/02/27/bears-to-submit-traffic-and-financial-studies-for-arlington-heights-stadium-site-official-says/
Chicago Bears to submit studies for Arlington Heights stadium site
Feb 28, 2025 - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said that reports from local real estate agents that the team had reached a deal to build a new enclosed stadium are...
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https://www.chicagobusiness.com:443/politics-policy/ccb-soldier-field-stadium-overhaul-pushed-as-bears-exit-nears-20260331/
Bears stadium: Park District pushes $630M Soldier Field redo - Crain's Chicago Business
Mar 31, 2026 - Mayor Brandon Johnson's senior adviser meanwhile says the city wants to submit a new proposal to keep Bears on the lakefront.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/04/01/bears-president-kevin-warren-targets-late-spring-or-early-summer-for-stadium-decision
Bears president Kevin Warren targets late spring or early summer for stadium decision - Chicago...
Apr 2, 2026 - He maintained the team is in
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/01/15/bears-indiana-stadium-pitch-legislature-senate-bill-27-northwest-indiana-stadium-authority-nfl-kevin-warren-george-mccaskey-roger-goodell-nfl
Bears praise Indiana legislators as they take next step toward stadium pitch - Chicago Sun-Times
Jan 16, 2026 - The Indiana Legislature’s Senate Bill 27, amended Thursday, would authorize the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to acquire land, finance improvements and...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadium/2025/06/01/bears-stadium-bill-springfield
Bears blocked from stadium help again as legislative clock runs out - Chicago Sun-Times
Jun 2, 2025 - Three bills surfaced in the Illinois General Assembly that could’ve thrown the team a block in their rush to the former Arlington International Racecourse, but...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/02/15/chicago-bears-finalize-deal-to-buy-arlington-heights-site-for-a-new-stadium-but-issues-remain-before-ground-is-broken/
Chicago Bears finalize deal to buy Arlington Heights site for a new stadium, but issues remain...
Apr 26, 2024 - The Chicago Bears embarked on a new era Wednesday with the purchase of a site in Arlington Heights where the team hopes to build a new enclosed stadium with a...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/10/09/chicago-bears-kevin-warren-new-stadium/
Chicago Bears: Kevin Warren eyes 2025 start on new downtown stadium
Oct 10, 2024 - Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren says the goal is to break ground in 2025 on construction of a new stadium on the Museum Campus.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/16/gov-j-b-pritzker-and-chicago-bears-boss-meet-privately-for-first-time-amid-stadium-push/
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Bears boss meet privately amid stadium push
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/14/chicago-bears-stadium-committee-meeting/
Chicago Bears to meet with NFL's stadium committee after draft
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/03/11/chicago-bears-domed-stadium-proposal-sparks-excitement-questions-and-early-opposition/
Chicago Bears' domed stadium proposal sparks excitement, questions
Apr 26, 2024 - Landmarks Illinois and Friends of the Parks both say plan the domed stadium plan on the lakefront raises major questions and likely opposition.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/03/31/nfl-commissioner-roger-goodell-bears-need-stadium-solution-soon-arlington-heights-hammond-indiana-annual-meetings
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell: Bears need to find stadium solution soon - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 2, 2026 - Whether they decide to build a stadium in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana, Roger Goodell believes the time has come for them to work out a deal.
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https://www.chicagobusiness.com:443/sports-recreation/ccb-bears-stadium-still-a-hope-in-indiana-20260403/
Bears stadium: Indiana leaders stay ‘optimistic’ on deal - Crain's Chicago Business
Apr 3, 2026 - Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, who sponsored the stadium financing bill, said in a statement Thursday to the Capital Chronicle that the “conversations with...
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https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6389654057112
Chicago Bears putting a lot of ‘skin in the game’ to build new stadium, says Indiana governor | Fox...
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun discusses the potential relocation of the Chicago Bears to Indiana, highlighting Indiana's business-friendly environment and...
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/04/24/bears-arlington-heights-stadium-buckner-welch-pritzker-rich-miller
Game plan for Bears stadium bill still in play - Chicago Sun-Times
Apr 24, 2026 - Gov. JB Pritzker said property tax incentive legislation needs changes to keep the Bears from leaving Illinois. The team said “essential” changes needed to be...
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/22/chicago-bears-stadium-illinois-house/
Chicago Bears: House approves latest megaprojects proposal for stadium
Apr 23, 2026 - The Democratic-run Illinois House passed the latest proposal to help the Chicago Bears build a new stadium in Arlington Heights.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/04/24/chicago-bears-unveil-lakefront-stadium-plans-i-remain-skeptical-pritzker-says/
Chicago Bears' game plan for lakefront stadium met with questions
Apr 26, 2024 - The Chicago Bears unveiled plans for a new stadium project on the lakefront partly funded by the public.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/30/chicago-bears-stadium-arlington-heights-economic-activity/
Chicago Bears: New stadium needs $855M for infrastructure
Sep 30, 2025 - To build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, Chicago Bears officials say the team would need substantial taxpayer support for infrastructure improvements.
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Chicago Bears: Latest news on stadium plans
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears-stadium/2026/02/19/chicago-bears-stadium-hammond-indiana-move
Hammond Bears? Team says Indiana site near Wolf Lake is now its main stadium focus - Chicago...
Feb 20, 2026 - The Bears stopped short of committing to moving across the state line, while Illinois lawmakers are frustrated with the team's latest PR blitz.
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/02/26/bears-stadium-hammond-indiana-hammong-senate-passes-bill-27-arlington-heights-george-mccaaskey-kevin-warren-nfl
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs Bears stadium bill - Chicago Sun-Times
Feb 27, 2026 - Senate Bill 27 empowers the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to acquire and finance a Bears stadium. It passed 45-4 on Thursday.
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