Bears: 'Our sole focus' for new stadium is Indiana site
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a new stadium and have announced that Hammond, Indiana is their main focus for the project. The team's leadership is examining multiple possible locations in the Hammond area. Indiana officials have expressed support for this plan.
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4 sourcesChicago Bears: 'Our sole focus' for new stadium is 'absolutely dynamic' Indiana site
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Bears say talks with Illinois are "minimal" as focus remains on Indiana stadium sites
Chicago Bears are looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both
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10 sourcesChicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both
Chicago Bears: 'Our sole focus' for new stadium is 'absolutely dynamic' Indiana site
Bears have had ‘minimal’ talks with Illinois legislators as stadium focus remains on Hammond, Ind.
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2 developments- Aug 12Bears expected to give stadium update as Indiana officials express confidence in Hammond site
- Aug 13Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both
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Quiet for 65 daysLast development · Aug 13 — Chicago Bears looking at 2 sites for stadium in Indiana and could end up using both