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Bears Aim for Stadium Decision by Summer 2026

3/31/2026

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  • Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren expects a stadium solution by late spring or early summer 2026.
  • The team is considering Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana as potential sites, excluding downtown Chicago.
  • Indiana has passed the necessary legislation, while Illinois is still working on it.
  • Warren emphasized a mixed-use development around the stadium and warned delays could add $150 million annually.