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Bears Eye Indiana Move Amid Chicago Lease Struggles

2/27/2026

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  • The Chicago Bears are considering relocating to Hammond, Indiana after lawmakers passed an amendment to facilitate relocation.
  • The Bears have struggled with their lease at Soldier Field, the league's oldest and smallest stadium.
  • The Bears see Hammond as viable, promising a new stadium with greater control.
  • Chicago officials, including the mayor, say Bears belong in the city.
  • The move reflects broader trends of teams leaving their original cities.