Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

Illinois political leaders are facing renewed pressure after the Chicago Bears issued their strongest statement yet signaling they are serious about leaving Soldier Field for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.

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What happenedIllinois political leaders are facing renewed pressure after the Chicago Bears issued their strongest statement yet signaling they are serious about leaving Soldier Field for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.

What changedOne side frames it as "Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana sta...". The other frames it as "'Welcome to Indiana!' City, state leaders react after Bears vote to advance stadium proje...".

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ABC7chicago.com6h ago

Illinois leaders, fans across Chicago area react after Bears advance Hammond, Indiana stadium plans

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Illinois political leaders are facing renewed pressure after the Chicago Bears issued their strongest statement yet signaling they are serious about leaving Soldier Field for a new stadium...

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WGN News17h ago

'Welcome to Indiana!' City, state leaders react after Bears vote to advance stadium project in Hammond

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On Friday, the Bears announced that its board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, promising to “transform the region.”

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