Chicago Bears considering northwest Indiana during stadium site search

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Chicago Bears are expanding their search and evaluating opportunities for a new stadium site throughout the Chicagoland area, including northwest Indiana.

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren published the following open letter on the official Chicago Bears website Wednesday:

“Dear Chicago Bears Fans:

On the Monday night of our home opener, September 8, 2025, the passion in every corner of Soldier Field was palpable and powerful. Today, 100 days later, that feeling is even stronger. We had a strong win this past weekend at Soldier Field in record setting cold temperatures, with your support and encouragement. We have won five of our six home games this season. Your support lifts this team. With two regular season home games remaining, we are focused on building a championship organization worthy of you.

The same standard has guided our work on a new world-class stadium. Earlier this season, we shared that Arlington Heights is the only location in Cook County that meets the requirements for a world-class NFL stadium. We still believe it offers the best and only path forward in Cook County given there are no other viable alternatives. Over the past several years, we have worked in good faith ...