Chicago ruled out as Bears stadium talks focus on Hammond, Arlington Heights: reports
The Chicago Bears have ruled out Chicago as a potential location for their new stadium, focusing instead on Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, according to reports. The team's decision puts pressure on Illinois lawmakers to pass a 'megaprojects bill' to help keep the team in the state.
The Chicago Bears are no longer considering Chicago as a viable option for their new stadium. Bears officials told the NFL's stadium committee that only two locations remain under consideration: Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights. The team met with the NFL's stadium committee to outline plans for a new enclosed stadium and surrounding development. Illinois lawmakers are weighing a 'megaprojects bill' to help keep the Bears in the state. The bill passed the Illinois House on a 78–32 vote but still needs to clear the Senate before May 31. Indiana has already approved legislation that could provide up to $1 billion in public support for a stadium project in Hammond.
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