Illinois lawmakers push stadium deal as Indiana courts the Bears

Bears fans are gearing up for this weekend’s NFC divisional playoff matchup with the Rams, but the battle off the field is intensifying.

Gary releases stadium renderings as part of renewed push to lure Chicago Bears
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Gary, Indiana is making its case in the race for the Chicago Bears. The city released new renderings highlighting three possible stadium sites — the West End Entertainment District, Buffington Harbor, and Miller Beach — as officials signal they’re ready for serious conversations. Mayor Eddie Melton explains why the locations are being shared now, how existing infrastructure and recent investment position Gary as a real option, and whether the city is also pursuing other major league teams if the Bears ultimately land elsewhere.

'Keep the Bears in Illinois': Arlington Heights leaders discuss proposed Bears' stadium site
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The Village of Arlington Heights hosted a press conference Friday morning to urge Illinois lawmakers to approve a Mega Project Bill, which will help support large-scare developments in the state, including the Bears' development at Arlington Park.

Arlington Heights leaders push lawmakers to keep the Bears in Illinois
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Village and state leaders held a press conference on Friday, urging approval of a Mega Project Bill aimed at supporting large-scale developments, including the Chicago Bears’ proposed project at Arlington Park.

Cole Kmet's family visits former baseball team
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Bears tight end Cole Kmet's family took a trip down memory lane earlier today. They returned to his former high school-- St. Viator in Arlington Heights, visiting his former baseball team.

As Bears consider NW Indiana, Chicago mayor insists team ‘belongs in Chicago’

With the Bears now poking across state lines for potential stadium sites, Mayor Brandon Johnson is forcefully reasserting his claim: the team’s home is — and should remain — Chicago.

Bears expand stadium site search to NW Indiana; Chicago mayor pushes back: 'They belong in Chicago'
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Amid the Bears’ wider search for a new stadium site, the mayor refused to speculate on the team’s motivations but reaffirmed that Chicago provides the strongest long-term home — and said he’s ready to continue discussions.

Bears expand search for new stadium site | Chicago Sports Tonight
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The Bears announced their plans to expand their search for a new stadium site, even if it's out of Illinois. And, the team is gearing up for one of its biggest games of the season, against division rival, the Green Bay Packers. 

Bears expand search for new stadium site | The Chicago Report
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The Chicago Bears announced Wednesday they are expanding their search for a new stadium site, even if it's outside of Illinois.

Bears to look beyond Arlington Heights for new stadium site, including NW Indiana

The Chicago Bears will broaden their search for a new stadium site beyond Arlington Heights and even outside Illinois, team President and CEO Kevin Warren announced Wednesday.

2 found dead in Arlington Heights condo complex, police say
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Police are investigating after two men were found dead in a suburban Arlington Heights condo complex on Friday night.

Bears in Arlington Heights? Here?s what traveling to the proposed stadium could look like
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As the Chicago Bears explore a possible move to Arlington Heights, fans are already getting a glimpse of what game day travel could look like. Fox Chicago?s Lou Canellis joined Bears season ticket holders aboard the Metra, heading to the proposed stadium site to experience the trip firsthand.