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The Stadium Bidding War Shaking Up the Midwest
Saturday, November 14, 2026
The Chicago Bears are evaluating three locations for a new stadium: downtown Chicago, suburban Arlington Heights, and Hammond, Indiana. The effort involves competing proposals for public financing and tax incentives. Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels stated that "emotion can push politicians into deals that leave taxpayers paying the bill long after the ribbon cutting."
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- Bloomberg — The Stadium Bidding War Shaking Up the Midwest