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Bears Insider Podcast Episode 462: Are the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana? Plus a minicamp preview Jun 08, 2026

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The Chicago Bears board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. Does that mean the team is moving to Indiana? Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar discuss that and preview this week's minicamp.
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Podcast Are the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana? Plus a minicamp preview Jun 08, 2026

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Storylines to watch at Chicago Bears mandatory minicamp Jun 08, 2026

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The Chicago Bears will start the latest part of their offseason Tuesday when they start a three-day mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Here are a few storylines to watch at minicamp this week.
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Our View: The Bears want Illinois lawmakers back in Springfield. Now. Jun 06, 2026

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From our editorial board: The Bears have now advanced a “site TBD” in Hammond, Indiana. The phrasing matters. It is not a plan. It is not a commitment. It is not even a fully described proposal. It is a directional signal carefully calibrated to do two things at once
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‘The clock is running out’: Illinois lawmakers react as Bears advance Indiana stadium project Jun 06, 2026

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Illinois lawmakers reacted with alarm, frustration and urgency after the Chicago Bears announced plans to advance a stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, though several officials stressed the move is not final and said there is still time to reach a deal to keep the team in state
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Chesney: Taxpayers score as Democrats fumble Bears deal Jun 05, 2026

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As a lifelong Bears fan who wants the team to stay in Illinois, I refused to vote for any bill that gave special tax breaks to a billionaire franchise while everyday Illinois taxpayers are drowning in the second highest property taxes in America.
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Chicago Bears choose to advance new stadium project in Indiana Jun 05, 2026

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The Chicago Bears announced Friday that its board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana
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Chicago Bears’ Rome Odunze determined to be ‘excellent’ after injury-plagued season Jun 05, 2026

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is determined to be "excellent" after an injury-plagued season last year. Here's how he's working over the offseason to get there.
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Silvy: While the stadium mess drags on, the Bears finally look like contenders Jun 04, 2026

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Marc Silverman argues that despite uncertainty off the field, the Bears are building something fans can genuinely believe in this season
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What Ben Johnson, Chicago Bears said at Thursday’s OTA practice Jun 03, 2026

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as they continued their Organized Team Activities (OTA) practices. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.
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