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Bears Begin Soil Testing for Hammond Stadium Site

8/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Chicago Bears announced they are focusing on a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Soil testing was done Wednesday at the Terminal site near Lost Marsh Golf Course.
Indiana passed Senate Bill 27 in February 2026, creating a stadium authority and offering $1 billion in tax revenue for Hammond.
Bears president Kevin Warren called the stadium a long-term decision and said the team will stay the Chicago Bears.

History

Historical Context

When Georgia Frontiere secured the Rams’ move to St. Louis, the city and state funded the new Trans World Dome, opening on November 12 1995, to lure the franchise. That public-financing model set a precedent that later inspired other municipalities to use taxpayer money to attract or retain NFL teams in the United States.

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Story summary

The Chicago Bears announced they are focusing on a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
Soil testing was done Wednesday at the Terminal site near Lost Marsh Golf Course.
Indiana passed Senate Bill 27 in February 2026, creating a stadium authority and offering $1 billion in tax revenue for Hammond.
Bears president Kevin Warren called the stadium a long-term decision and said the team will stay the Chicago Bears.

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