Chicago is losing the Bears — thanks to Brandon Johnson
The Chicago Bears have announced they will not be staying in Chicago, marking a significant loss for the city. The decision comes after the NFL's Stadium Committee deemed Chicago an unviable option for a new stadium. Governor JB Pritzker has criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson for failing to present a plan to keep the team in the city.
- ▪The Bears have been exploring options outside of Chicago for a new stadium.
- ▪Hammond, Indiana, and Arlington Heights, Illinois, are the two leading candidates for the team's relocation.
- ▪Chicago's financial struggles and outdated Soldier Field have made it difficult for the Bears to remain in the city.
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| Publication time | Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 |
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At a recent MLB showdown between the White Sox and Cubs, fans of both teams united against a common enemy: the Packers. Chants of “Green Bay sucks” filled Rate Field on the South Side of Chicago, in a game that ended in a walk-off White Sox victory. It was a memorable moment for sports fans, but it appears Packers fans will get the last laugh. Last week, the Bears announced they will not be staying in the city of Chicago. Recommended Stories Cornyn’s loss signals the end of GOP cultural appeasement DEI created The Odyssey mess. The Right is making it worse Is there a silent Spencer Pratt vote in Los Angeles? “[We] have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal,” the team said in a statement.
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