Chicago Bears assess land at Wolf Lake Terminals for possible new stadium site
CBS News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears are evaluating land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a potential new stadium, with soil drilling equipment recently spotted at the site.
- The site currently hosts logistics and storage facilities, and the Bears are assessing multiple parcels in the Wolf Lake region to determine the best location for the stadium and a mixed-use district.
- Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. expressed confidence that the Bears will move to Indiana, though he has not disclosed specific details about the search.
- Earlier this month, the Bears announced plans to build a new stadium complex in Hammond, supported by a $1 billion Indiana state bill for infrastructure improvements around the site.
- The proposed stadium project includes plans for surrounding retail, restaurants, and residential development to create a comprehensive mixed-use district.
