Ben Johnson made feelings clear on Chicago and Soldier Field as $4.7bn Indiana relocation gathers steam
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears are considering moving from Soldier Field, their home since 1971, with potential new stadium sites in Arlington Heights, Illinois; Hammond, Indiana; and a proposal from Iowa, creating a three-way competition for the franchise's future.
- Indiana lawmakers recently approved a plan for a new domed stadium in Hammond, surprising Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, while Illinois officials continue legislative efforts to keep the team in-state.
- Head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams have expressed strong appreciation for the atmosphere at Soldier Field and seem to prefer the team remaining in Chicago.
- Despite the preferences of team personnel, the final decision rests with ownership and state leaders, with the Bears aiming to move into a new stadium by 2029
