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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams sent a signed Chicago Bears jersey to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and Bears fan; the white jersey with orange numbers is described as a sneak preview of Nike’s Rivalries uniforms, prompting talk of a possible leak.
Hallmark Media, the NFL and Skydance Sports revealed that the Chicago Bears will star in Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, the franchise's third original movie, premiering during Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas in 2026; production begins this summer in Chicago with the cast to be announced later, celebrating football, family and Bears fan culture.
Southwest suburb McCook proposed an 150-acre site on a former quarry for an 80,000-seat domed stadium owned by the village and leased to the Chicago Bears for $1 per year, with no property taxes for the team. It's unclear if the Bears are seriously considering the plan, which comes after Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana efforts; the village could pursue other projects if not chosen.
The Chicago Bears are actively working with Illinois officials on a stadium plan, with drafting of legislative language underway and Gov. JB Pritzker signaling a potential special session only if a deal is in place. The effort comes as Illinois sites and lawmakers put forward proposals to keep the team in-state amid discussions that may influence whether the Bears remain in Illinois or move toward Indiana.
Illinois State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) unveiled the Taxpayer and Investment Protection Agreement (TIPA) Act (HB5797), a public-private framework that would require the Bears to invest at least $2.5 billion in a new stadium, with up to $1.2 billion in public infrastructure and about $4 billion in surrounding development; an independent audit would monitor compliance, and 30-year commitments would protect taxpayers as Illinois competes with neighboring states after the Bears expanded their stadium search to Indiana.
Caleb Williams said he’ll play anywhere there’s a standard football field, unfazed by the Bears’ stadium uncertainty as the team shifts toward offense. With a 2025 franchise-record 3,942 passing yards, he could push for 4,000 yards regardless of where home games are played in the future.
Caleb Williams says he’ll play wherever the Bears’ stadium ends up, stressing he’s focused on football as the team weighs options in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana after the board continued exploring potential sites.
Bears head coach Ben Johnson says he has significantly improved his play-calling and is coordinating a revamped offense around QB Caleb Williams, aiming to get the ball to a weapons group led by Luther Burden, Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet in 2026 after Chicago won the NFC North.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the Chicago Bears have been in contact and that a special legislative session could be called if lawmakers can agree on a single bill to advance a Bears stadium plan, while the team pursues Indiana and pushes Illinois for a resolution after past missteps like a lack of location clarity and failing to be present on the session's final day.
Chicago Bears explore a Hammond, Indiana site (including near the Lost Marsh golf course) for a potential new stadium after advancing the project there, even as Illinois Republicans propose bills to keep the team in Illinois with incentives toward Arlington Heights. Gov. Pritzker says he’s willing to work on a deal without taxpayers bearing the cost, while Hammond remains optimistic about securing the project; the plan could involve a pricey stadium with a large anticipated return on investment.
After a week of stalled incentives for a Bears stadium in Illinois, the team signaled a focus on Hammond, Indiana, leaving Illinois leaders frustrated but hopeful for a deal; Bears president Kevin Warren said discussions would continue, while Indiana advances incentives that could lure the team away, signaling momentum shifting to Indiana amid ongoing negotiations and political fault lines.
The Chicago Bears announced they will move forward with their Hammond stadium plans, signaling urgency for Illinois lawmakers to act quickly; with Arlington Heights still a live option, the window to seal a deal is narrowing.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the Bears have spent years shifting their stadium position, which has hindered progress, and he remains open to a sensible Illinois solution that protects taxpayers as the team weighs a potential move to Indiana with no final paperwork yet.
The Chicago Bears’ board voted to advance a stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, with the exact site to be selected; the plan would total roughly $3 billion—over $2 billion from the Bears and about $1 billion in public funding under Indiana’s framework—while Illinois lawmakers debated a lakefront Arlington Heights proposal. Indiana Gov. Braun welcomed the deal as a regional economic boost. A Suffolk University poll cited by the Tribune shows Chicago-area residents leaning toward Arlington Heights or staying in Chicago as the Bears’ home, not Indiana (56% vs. 10%, with 26% indifferent).
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze, who would have led last season in receiving if not for a foot injury, is rebuilding his confidence and preparing for a bigger role in 2026 as OTAs at Halas Hall suggest a new normal for his place in the offense.