American attorney and sports executive; Big Ten Commissioner
The Chicago Bears have voted to move forward with a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, after Illinois talks over a new stadium site stalled in the legislature. The team has committed about $2 billion of its own money, while the site remains to be confirmed and no public funding has been secured. Indiana has established a stadium authority and is positioning Hammond as the primary site, signaling a potential shift of the Bears’ home from Soldier Field.
The Chicago Bears have moved their stadium development focus to Hammond, Indiana. Due diligence is underway on the Lost Marsh and Wolf Lake sites, with Illinois talks ongoing but limited. The team says it will remain the Chicago Bears regardless of location, as a timeline for a decision remains uncertain amid state funding and legislative hurdles.