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Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both

Headline from WANE Fort Wayne, on the newest of 2 developments

The Bears announced in June that they were moving forward with a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana.

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  1. Bears give stadium update in Indiana, reveal where things stand with Illinois

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

  2. Newest

    Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both

    Headline from WANE Fort Wayne ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

47 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Chicago

    Hammond mayor says Chicago Bears are expected to ‘make announcement' Thursday (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Oct 26, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; A Chicago Bears player’s helmet on the bench against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Bears expected to give stadium update as Indiana officials express confidence in Hammond site (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago Bears executives are expected to deliver an update Thursday on the team's stadium plans, which officials in Indiana say continue to center on Hammond where there is ongoing due diligence at multiple locations.

  3. MyStateline

    Update on potential Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond expected as early as next month (opens MyStateline)

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    MyStateline's feed description

    An update on the Chicago Bears' potential plans for a new stadium in Indiana could arrive as early as next month, according to Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott.

  4. Just the News

    Chicago Bears’ 'sole focus' on Hammond, Indiana stadium with no site chosen; could stay in Chicago (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    CEO Kevin Warren did not rule out the possibility of the Bears staying in the state they have called home since 1920.

  5. NBC Chicago

    Bears give stadium update in Indiana, reveal where things stand with Illinois (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago Bears still don’t have a final decision on their stadium. In the team’s Thursday press conference, officials said the team is continuing with its plans for a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, though they noted conversations with Illinois remain ongoing.

  6. ABC 7 Chicago

    Indiana Bears? Team expected to give new stadium update Thursday | What we know (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Chicago Bears executives are expected to deliver an update Thursday on the team's stadium plans. Many are wondering if they move, will their name change?

  7. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago Bears brass to address media while Indiana stadium rumors swirl (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago Bears are expected to provide an update on their ongoing stadium search Thursday morning. President and CEO Kevin Warren and Chairman George McCaskey will address the media around 12:15 p.m.

  8. WGN Chicago

    Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren says Hammond, Indiana, is team's 'sole focus' for new stadium project (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    LAKE FOREST, Ill. — As the Chicago Bears prepare to begin a much-anticipated season, the team's "sole focus" for a new stadium project is on Hammond, Indiana, with two specific sites being considered there, according to Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren.

  9. Breitbart News

    Hammond Mayor Says Chicago Bears Set to Make Major Announcement Regarding Stadium Move on Thursday (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The mayor of Hammond, Indiana, says that the Chicago Bears may be set to announce their move to Indiana as soon as Thursday.

  10. Sun Times

    Bears remain committed to Indiana stadium plan — though they won't rule out Illinois (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren reiterated Thursday that the team is remained focused on building a stadium in Hammond, Ind. — but once again stopped short of fully committing to moving the Bears across state lines.

  11. Fox32 Chicago

    Chicago Bears Stadium: Brass reiterates focus on Indiana, but no decision has been made (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Every year at Chicago Bears training camp, Kevin Warren and George McCaskey take time to address the media. The last two years have had more weight on them because the Bears' efforts to build a new stadium are still ongoing.

  12. MyStateline

    Bears president says Hammond, Indiana, is team's 'sole focus' for new stadium project (opens MyStateline)

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    MyStateline's feed description

    As the Chicago Bears prepare to begin a much-anticipated season on the field, the team's "sole focus" for a new stadium project is on Hammond, Indiana, with two specific sites being considered near Wolf Lake, according to Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren.

  13. Green Field Reporter

    Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

  14. Fox News

    Chicago Bears say 'sole focus' is building new stadium in Indiana and reveal how that will affect their name (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Chicago Bears announced their "sole focus" is now on planning a world-class stadium and mixed-use development project in Hammond, Indiana.

  15. Indiana Capital Chronicle

    ‘Our focus is on Hammond’: Bears keep stadium sights on Indiana (opens Indiana Capital Chronicle)

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    Indiana Capital Chronicle's feed description

    The Chicago Bears are continuing to look at two Northwest Indiana sites as potential locations for the team’s new domed football stadium, but team officials declined to fully commit to the move across the border in a much-hyped press conference Thursday.

  16. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Bears’ 'sole focus' on Hammond with no site chosen (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Chicago Bears officials say they are moving forward with stadium development plans in Indiana, but the door is not closed on Illinois or even Chicago.

  17. The Brunswick News

    Bears have had ‘minimal’ talks with Illinois legislators as stadium focus remains on Hammond, Ind. (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears have had “minimal” discussions with Illinois legislators since the NFL franchise voted in June to focus its stadium efforts on northwest Indiana. Bears Chairman George McCaskey and President/CEO Kevin Warren reiterated Thursday during a news…

  18. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Chicago Bears announce ‘sole focus’ to build ‘world-class stadium’ in Hammond (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren announced that the team is focusing on building a new stadium and mixed-use development in Hammond, Indiana.

  19. Capitol News Illinois

    Bears president says Illinois stadium talks ‘minimal’ as Indiana is ‘sole focus’ (opens Capitol News Illinois)

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    Capitol News Illinois's feed description

    Bears President Kevin Warren says the team has had only “minimal” talks with Illinois officials since pivoting to Hammond.

  20. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Chicago Bears: 'Our sole focus' for new stadium is 'absolutely dynamic' Indiana site (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    "Our sole focus is working on a mixed-use development in Hammond." The Chicago Bears offered their strongest indication yet that Northwest Indiana is their stadium target.

  21. Anchorage Daily News

    Chicago Bears are looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The Bears announced in June that they were moving forward with a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana.

  22. WANE Fort Wayne

    Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both (opens WANE Fort Wayne)

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    WANE Fort Wayne's feed description

    The Bears announced in June that they were moving forward with a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana.

  23. WGN Chicago

    Bears say talks with Illinois are "minimal" as focus remains on Indiana stadium sites (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago Bears say their sole focus for a new stadium remains in Northwest Indiana. At a Halas Hall briefing with reporters on Thursday, Kevin Warren said the team has completed due diligence on one site in Hammond, Indiana at Lost Marsh and they're still studying a potential second site at Wolf …

  24. Fox32 Chicago

    Roger Goodell reportedly remains involved in Chicago Bears stadium discussions as talks continue (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago Bears remain focused on finding a viable location to build upon in Northwest Indiana. However, even with the focus on Indiana, the Bears still haven't officially made the decision to build in Hammond and are doing due diligence on different locations.

  25. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Bears focused on Indiana site (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears have a "sole focus" on Northwest Indiana as the next site for the team's home stadium, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said Thursday.

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