Bears Stadium Search: Arlington Heights or Hammond?

0:00It's March 30th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI, Ankori with the story. Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren says they expect a new stadium deal locked in by late spring or early summer this year. The team is zeroing in on two spots, Arlington Heights and Illinois, and Hammond in Indiana. Indiana has already passed the needed legislation, and things are moving steady with checks on traffic, construction, and transport. Over in Illinois, lawmakers are still hashing out their bill, but the Bears own a prime 306 acre plot in Arlington Heights with no hard deadline. Fans and the city stand to gain big from a fixed roof stadium that pulls in extra events like the Final Four, or even a Super Bowl. It would come with top-notch parking, tailgating, and smooth entry and exit, plus mixed-use development around it to boost the vibe. Downtown Chicago, near Soldier Field, is off the table now because it lacks the space

1:00for that full package. Warren made it clear the new spot has to scream Chicago, no matter where it lands, and with progress on track, we'll know the verdict in just a few months.