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Bears Eye Hammond Site; Gov. Pritzker Mulls Tax-Break Session

6/12/2026

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The Bears board voted to keep exploring Hammond, Indiana as a future stadium site.
Quarterback Caleb Williams said he will play wherever the Bears build a stadium, needing only a 120-by-53 1/3 -yard field with two end zones.
Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren told Illinois lawmakers he looks forward to continued conversations.
Governor JB Pritzker said he would call a special legislative session if momentum builds for a team property-tax break.

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Story summary

The Bears board voted to keep exploring Hammond, Indiana as a future stadium site.
Quarterback Caleb Williams said he will play wherever the Bears build a stadium, needing only a 120-by-53 1/3 -yard field with two end zones.
Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren told Illinois lawmakers he looks forward to continued conversations.
Governor JB Pritzker said he would call a special legislative session if momentum builds for a team property-tax break.