Chicago Bears — IL Arlington bill momentum as Hammond/Arlington stadium/roster saga unfolds
Key Questions
What are the two viable sites remaining for the Chicago Bears stadium?
Roger Goodell has narrowed options to Hammond/Arlington Heights, with Soldier Field eliminated ahead of the owners meeting.
What is the legislative deadline for the Bears stadium project?
The May 31 deadline is approaching amid intensifying sparring between Pritzker and Johnson, with costs rising $10M monthly.
What does the leaked Bears schedule reveal for 2026?
It shows a Week 2 matchup vs. the Vikings at noon CST and a Week 18 rematch.
What community events are the Bears hosting?
Kyle Monangai hosted a Monsters Flag Football clinic in Rockford for 175 girls ages 10-18.
What change did the NFL make regarding international games?
The league removed team protections that previously prevented earning an extra $880 million from international play.
Goodell narrows to two viable sites (Hammond/AH, Soldier Field out) ahead of owners meeting; Pritzker-Johnson sparring intensifies with May 31 legislative deadline and rising $10M monthly costs. Schedule leak: Week 2 vs Vikings noon CST/Week 18 rematch. Roster adds and Rockford community events ongoing including Monangai Monsters clinic. NFL removes team protections for international games.