Illinois hearing on Bears stadium tax breaks canceled; report says Bears "zero in" on Hammond, Indiana

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Original Load Date Feb. 19, 2026, 8 a.m.
Last Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 8 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-hearing-bears-stadium-canceled-hammond-indiana/

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A pivotal Illinois legislative hearing in Springfield that would impact the future of the Chicago Bears has been canceled, and published reports said the Bears are "zeroing in" on a plan to move to Hammond, Indiana. Citing a source familiar with negotiations, the Indianapolis Business Journal repor...