Chicago Bears say ‘sole focus’ is building new stadium in Indiana and reveal how that will affect their name
The Chicago Bears have said their “sole focus” is now on building a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, rather than pursuing competing plans in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The announcement signals that the NFL team is preparing to leave Chicago, its home since 1921, and potentially leave Illinois altogether, marking a significant shift in the region’s sporting and economic landscape.
Despite the proposed move across the state border, the team indicated it would keep the Chicago Bears name. The club had been weighing options in Hammond and Arlington Heights, but its statement makes clear that the Indiana proposal is now its preferred route for a new stadium.
- Bears now focused solely on a Hammond, Indiana stadium.
- The team is expected to leave Chicago and possibly Illinois.
- It plans to retain the Chicago Bears name.