Chicago Bears say 'sole focus' is building new stadium in Indiana and reveal how that will affect their name

The Chicago Bears announced their "sole focus" is now on planning a world-class stadium and mixed-use development project in Hammond, Indiana.

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home

Chicago Bears have had ‘minimal’ talks with Illinois legislators as stadium focus remains on Hammond  Chicago Tribune

Amid "minimal" discussions with Illinois lawmakers, the franchise's leaders discussed their focus on securing a site in Indiana.

Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren reiterated Thursday that the team is remained focused on building a stadium in Hammond, Ind. — but once again stopped short of fully committing to moving the Bears across state lines. The Bears have finished their due diligence at the Lost Marsh site in Hammond and deemed it "viable," W