Tag: Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears sticking to new stadium project timeline

Article posted by Coliseum, June 5^th, 2026

The Chicago Bears are keeping to their current timeline for selecting a site for a new stadium despite legislative uncertainty around the project. AP said that lawmakers ended their spring session with no decision on incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois. The Chicago Bears... » Read more

‘Megaprojects’ vote boost for Chicago Bears stadium plans

Article posted by Coliseum, May 8^th, 2026

The Chicago Bears stadium plans for Arlington Heights have been boosted after the Illinois House of Representatives approved a ‘megaprojects’ bill. WTTW News said the measure, which passed 78-32, is ostensibly a step toward keeping the Bears from moving to Indiana. The ‘megaprojects’ bill... » Read more

Indiana signs bill for new Bears stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, March 2^nd, 2026

The U.S. state of Indiana has passed a bill to establish the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority (NISA) with the aim of tempting the NFL’s Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in the city of Hammond. The Chicago Sun Times said the Indiana House of Representatives passed the bill by a 95-4 vote,... » Read more

NFL Bears move to Indiana gains traction

Article posted by Coliseum, February 4^th, 2026

A push to attract the NFL’s Chicago Bears to Indiana has been given a boost after two top lawmakers in the Indiana Senate authored a bill making the state’s bid more serious. IndyStar said Senate Bill 27, initially an empty vehicle bill waiting for a subject matter, would create a northwest... » Read more

Chicago Bears re-evaluate stadium options

Article posted by Coliseum, January 8^th, 2026

The NFL’s Chicago Bears are looking at different options for a site for their new stadium despite last year heralding suburban Arlington Heights as the only venue for the build project. Bears CEO and President Kevin Warren has written an open letter to fans saying that the search for a new... » Read more

New Bears stadium misses funding support

Article posted by Coliseum, November 5^th, 2025

The Chicago Bears’ plans for a new stadium have been hit by a setback after missing out on funding support from the Illinois General Assembly. Forbes said the Assembly has now adjourned its abbreviated fall session without introducing any measures related to the Bears’ pursuit of a $3 billion... » Read more

Bears seek public funding to build venue infra

Article posted by Coliseum, October 21^st, 2025

The National Football League (NFL) team Chicago Bears are seeking $855 million in public funding for infrastructure in order to build an enclosed stadium in the suburbs that could also host the Super Bowls (the annual Championship game of the National Football League (NFL) that determines the... » Read more