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Bears to Announce Indiana or Illinois Stadium Thursday

8/13/2026

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The Chicago Bears will announce Thursday whether they will build a stadium in Indiana or Illinois, after telling Mayor Tom McDermott of plan without details.
Governor Mike Braun said his administration is in contact with the team, is confident Indiana will be chosen, and cited $1 billion in incentives.
Chairman George McCaskey said the Bears are doing due-diligence on a second Hammond site, with soil testing Wednesday at Wolf Lake Terminal.

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The Chicago Bears will announce Thursday whether they will build a stadium in Indiana or Illinois, after telling Mayor Tom McDermott of plan without details.
Governor Mike Braun said his administration is in contact with the team, is confident Indiana will be chosen, and cited $1 billion in incentives.
Chairman George McCaskey said the Bears are doing due-diligence on a second Hammond site, with soil testing Wednesday at Wolf Lake Terminal.