Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren revealed the team is targeting late spring, early summer for their new stadium decision. The franchise weighs options between building a domed facility in Hammond, Indiana or developing their 326-acre property in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Both locations have been under consideration for years as the team seeks to leave Soldier Field, their home since 1971.

The Bears face significant hurdles with Illinois property taxes, prompting exploration of Indiana where tax certainty exists. Team officials await passage of Illinois' PILOT bill, which would freeze property tax assessments. Without this legislation, the Illinois option cannot proceed. Commissioner Roger Goodell stressed the importance of a "relatively soon" resolution during league meetings.

The franchise's relocation process began five years ago with the Arlington Heights land purchase. Chairman George McCaskey expressed confidence fans would adapt to either location, referencing the New York Giants' move to New Jersey as precedent. The Bears also await NFL resolution regarding compensatory draft picks lost when Ian Cunningham joined Atlanta.