Chicago Bears threaten move to Indiana

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Chicago Bears threaten move to Indiana with Arlington Heights stadium plan held up
With the Chicago Bears' potential deal with Arlington Heights still in limbo, the team on Wednesday hinted at a possible move to Northwest Indiana. Many people laughed when Indiana state legislators passed a bill earlier this year that created a commission to draw professional sports teams to the northwest corner of the state.

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Bears' Indiana threat doesn't move ball forward with Illinois Democrats for new stadium
Bears expanding stadium search from Arlington Heights to wider Chicago area, NW Indiana
The Chicago Bears may move to Indiana
The Chicago Bears say they're mulling a move to Northwest Indiana with their efforts to secure public funding they say they need to build an enclosed stadium in Illinois stalled.

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Indiana officials excited by Chicago Bears’ interest
Bears expanding stadium search past Chicago — and into Indiana
Chicago Bears say they’re looking into building a new stadium in northwest Indiana
“The Chicago Bears recognize Indiana’s pro-business climate, and I am ready to work with them to build a new stadium in Northwest Indiana. This move would deliver a major economic boost, create jobs, ...

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Chicago Bears exploring possible new stadium sites in Indiana, team says
Bears to look beyond Arlington Heights for new stadium site, including NW Indiana
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Bears looking past Arlington Heights for possible stadium sites, including Northwest Indiana

The Bears’ sole focus for a new stadium is no longer Arlington Heights — and no longer Illinois. In the team’s latest change of heart in a yearslong quest for a new home, Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren sent a letter to fans Wednesday evening saying the team will explore other locations for their planned new domed stadium — including northwest Indiana.

What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field to suburban Arlington Heights

Warren envisions a stadium just south of the Bears’ current home at Soldier Field, on the site of what is now a parking lot. The facility would seat about 65,000 for football, with standing room up to 70,000, and a capacity of 77,000 for basketball.

‘Slap in the face:' Pritzker, Arlington Heights react to Bears' stadium pivot

The Chicago Bears are exploring other potential new stadium site options, including Northwest Indiana, prompting rapid responses from political leaders.
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