Illinois Might Have Fumbled the Bears06/02/2026Some northwest Indiana leaders say that Illinois has fumbled its chances of keeping the Chicago Bears from crossing the state line. Illinois legislators adjourned their spring session without reaching agreement on proposals aimed at keeping the Bears from picking a site in Hammond for the team's planned new domed stadium. Hammond Mayor Tom Mc Dermott says he thinks Illinois is now out of the picture…Bears official say they hope to finish their evaluation on possible stadium sites by early summer.