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Sports Thursday, December 18, 2025 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Bears are considering a move to northwest Indiana amid growing concerns that Illinois lawmakers will not approve the financial incentives needed to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights, a top team official told the Tribune. In an exclusive interview, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren confirmed the possibility of crossing state lines, but said the organization also would consider sites in other parts of Illinois.The news comes after Indiana lawmakers earlier this year created the Northwest Indiana Professional Sports Development Commission to attract a major sports organization such as the Bears. Word that the team would begin exploring options across state lines appeared to come as a surprise to
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office. “Suggesting the Bears would move to Indiana is a startling slap in the face to all the beloved and loyal fans who have been rallying around the team during this strong season,” Pritzker spokesman Matt Hill said in a statement to the Tribune. Stay connected with us all day: Sign up for our newsletters to get the latest news in your inbox. And you can follow us on social media: X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Threads. Not a Tribune subscriber? Here's our latest offer. | | | | The Chicago Bears can clinch a postseason berth this weekend. Here’s a look at the NFC playoff race and how Saturday’s game vs. the Green Bay Packers will affect it. | | | | | Chicago Bears wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III sat out practice Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Green Bay Packers. | | | | | The Professional Women’s Hockey League will stop at Allstate Arena for its Takeover Tour, the area’s first look at this league — which features familiar faces. | | | | | In his first full season as a starter, Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis is learning to become a more consistent shooter on a team that needs him to grow up fast. | | | | | In 1995, the Chicago Bears threatened to move to northwest Indiana if the team didn’t get money for a new stadium. They’re doing it again. | | | | | Here’s what to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field. | | | |
