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Bears eye Indiana site; Indiana approves $1B stadium package

6/29/2026

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The Chicago Bears, who own 326 acres in Arlington Heights, are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana after Illinois lawmakers failed to pass the stadium bill.
Soil-drilling equipment was spotted west of Interstate 90 confirming a site evaluation.
Indiana legislators approved a $1 billion package to fund roads, retail and housing near the stadium.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. is confident the Bears will locate the stadium in Indiana.

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The Chicago Bears, who own 326 acres in Arlington Heights, are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana after Illinois lawmakers failed to pass the stadium bill.
Soil-drilling equipment was spotted west of Interstate 90 confirming a site evaluation.
Indiana legislators approved a $1 billion package to fund roads, retail and housing near the stadium.
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. is confident the Bears will locate the stadium in Indiana.