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Illinois and Indiana compete for the Bears' new stadium, with both states offering funding and incentives ahead of the team’s 2033 lease deadline.
The Chicago Bears are seeking a new domed stadium, sparking a rivalry between Illinois and Indiana over the team’s future.
Indiana has proposed a $1 billion plan to build a stadium in Hammond with tax incentives and state-backed financing, while Illinois has offered at least $100 million in funding for a project in Arlington Heights.
The Bears, valued at $8.9 billion, want greater revenue control and year-round event hosting, hindered by Soldier Field’s open-air design.
Both states face financial and political hurdles, including Illinois’ $467 million debt from a 2001 renovation and Indiana’s push to study secession of central Illinois counties.
The Bears’ lease at Soldier Field ends in 2033, with a $10.5 million penalty to break it.
The outcome remains uncertain as both sides compete for the franchise’s economic and cultural impact.
Illinois e Indiana compiten por el nuevo estadio de los Bears, y ambos estados ofrecen financiamiento e incentivos antes de la fecha límite de arrendamiento del equipo en 2033.