The Chicago Bears organization provided a major update on the new stadium search location on Wednesday. They have been looking at Arlington Heights for quite some time.
However, Kevin Warren, the CEO/President of the Bears organization said,
“We have not asked for state taxpayer dollars to build the stadium at Arlington Park. We asked only for a commitment to essential local infrastructure (roads, utilities, and site improvements) which is more than typical for projects of this size. Additionally, we sought reasonable property tax certainty to secure financing. We listened to state leadership and relied on their direction and guidance, yet our efforts have been met with no legislative partnership.
The stakes for Illinois are significant: thousands of union jobs, year-round attractions and global events made possible by a fixed roof stadium that would provide long-term revenue for the State. For a project of this scale, uncertainty has significant consequences. Stable timelines are critical, as are predictable processes and elected leaders, who share a sense of urgency and appreciation for public partnership that projects with this level of impact require. We have not received that sense of urgency or appreciation to date. We have been told directly by State leadership, our project will not be a priority in 2026, despite the benefits it will bring to Illinois.
Consequently, in addition to Arlington Park, we need to expand our search and critically evaluate opportunities throughout the wider Chicagoland region, including Northwest Indiana. This is not about leverage. We spent years trying to build a new home in Cook County. We invested significant time and resources evaluating multiple sites and rationally decided on Arlington Heights. Our fans deserve a world-class stadium. Our players and coaches deserve a venue that matches the championship standard they strive for every day. With that in mind, our organization must keep every credible pathway open to deliver that future.”
This is a major development for the Bears organization. The fact that Chicago is potentially talking about moving from Illinois to Indiana is very alarming for this fanbase. A lot of blame is going on Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for this current situation. Bears fans do not want to see this team leave the state of Illinois.
Chicago Bears Fans Livid Over Latest Statement From Kevin Warren
There are a lot of Bears fans who are livid over the latest statement from Warren about the possibility of moving this team from Illinois to Indiana. This is what Chicago fans had to say about it on Twitter:
Translation:
– Illinois politicians are crooks
– This is, in fact, a leverage play
– I promise this isn’t my fault
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Honestly, it’s a tough job building anything in Cook County. Asking for infrastructure support is reasonable, and I feel for Warren. It’s a no-win situation.…— Depressed Bears Fan (@DepBearsFan) December 17, 2025
As a Chicago taxpayer, I would rather my tax dollars be spent on the Bears than on illegal immigrants and transgender surgery
— Pericles (@PerryALPHA) December 17, 2025
Many NFL teams don’t play in the city they are named after. Both the Jets and Giants play in Jersey. Dallas plays in Arlington. San Francisco plays in Santa Clara etc…. This is a leverage play to try and get things moving. Getting anything done in Illinois construction…
— Brian (@SoaringB_Rad) December 17, 2025
our team finally starts moving different, we have a head coach we can believe in, and ownership has to remind everyone they’re still incompetent nepo babies
— Ross Pins (@chisportsross) December 18, 2025
Indiana LMFAO you cannot be serious
Even in a good year you still can’t help yourselves from the incompetence…my goodness
— Will Applebee (@WillApplebee) December 17, 2025
It is going to be interesting to see how this all plays out for the Bears. If they stay in Illinois, then Bears fans will be happy. If not, then fans are going to be furious. Yes, Northwest Indiana is not a faraway drive on I-90 from Chicago, Illinois, but the truth is that the Bears need to stay in Chicago, Illinois.
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