Chicago Bears advance plans for stadium project in Hammond, Indiana

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

HAMMOND, Ind., (KBSI) — The Chicago Bears have taken a major step toward developing a new stadium in northwest Indiana.

In a statement released Friday, Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey and President and CEO Kevin Warren announced the team’s board of directors voted to advance a stadium development project in Hammond. The exact site has not yet been selected.

Team officials said they believe a stadium project in Hammond would help connect northwest Indiana with Chicago’s South Side, downtown area and surrounding suburbs while creating new opportunities for residents and businesses throughout the region.

The announcement marks the latest development in the Bears’ ongoing search for a future stadium home. The team has not released a timeline for site selection or construction.

Additional details about the proposed project are expected to be announced as planning progresses.