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Bears, state move toward formal stadium agreement as work happens behind the scenes

June 7, 2026
Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

Two sources familiar with conversations between the state and the Bears said no formal deal or letter of intent has been finalized, though each described the sides as “very close” to putting pen to paper.

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Chicago Bears pick Indiana for new stadium, but hurdles remain for project

June 5, 2026
Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey and Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business and Danny Ecker, Crain's Chicago Business

The Bears said in a statement that its board of directors met and voted to move forward with Hammond.

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The Bears said Chicago wasn’t in play. Records point to a different story.

June 4, 2026 | Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business

The discrepancy contradicts what the Bears told lawmakers crafting the Arlington Heights legislation and could deepen mistrust between the team and Springfield after months of negotiations over a stadium proposal.

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Greg Hinz: The Bears wanted a deal. Springfield chose caution.

June 2, 2026 | Greg Hinz, Crain's Chicago Business

Pritzker had reason to be cautious, given clear polling evidence that, much as Illinoisans love the Bears, they love their pocketbooks more and oppose bailouts for billionaire sports team owners.

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‘We didn’t have time’: Pritzker, leaders defend adjourning without Bears deal

June 2, 2026 | Brenden Moore and Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois

“That might happen,” the Illinois governor said of the team taking a stadium deal to build across the state line, where Hoosier lawmakers have pledged $1 billion in public subsidies.

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Caitlin Clark, Stephanie White say all is good while downplaying sideline spat video

June 1, 2026 | Associated Press

Clark made one thing perfectly clear Monday — she enjoys playing for White and anyone who infers otherwise is just plain wrong.

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Noblesville Boom promote assistant to head coach

June 1, 2026 | Samm QuinnSamm Quinn

Bryce Taylor succeeds Tom Hankins in leading the NBA G League Affiliate of the Indiana Pacers.

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Bears proposal in Illinois getting reshaped in final hours of legislative session

May 31, 2026 | Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business and Samm QuinnSamm Quinn

The Illinois Legislature faces an 11:59 p.m. deadline to adjourn its spring session.

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Derek Schultz: The Indy 500 is as healthy, strong and epic as it’s ever been

May 29, 2026 | Derek Schultz

On the heels of the closest finish in the 115-year history of the world’s greatest race in front of another sellout crowd at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it’s clear that this is the era of the new glory days.

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Bears stadium talks hit new twist in Illinois Legislature

May 27, 2026 | Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business

The change in strategy reflects growing concern in the Illinois Senate that the sprawling House bill approved in April may be too unwieldy to pass before adjournment this weekend.

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Grand Park misses out on FIFA team camp duties

May 26, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

Westfield was one of 62 sites across the continent to be on the list of options from which national teams could choose.

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Rosenqvist’s Indy 500 win sets another record with $4.34M payout

May 25, 2026 | IBJ Staff

For the fifth consecutive year, the Indianapolis 500 purse has set a new record for total and individual winnings.

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Health care summit uses IMS to draw together leaders from across sector

May 22, 2026 | Tom Murphy / Special to IBJ

Leaders of the technology company Hc1 planned a small conference that used the appeal of the upcoming Indianapolis 500 to bring together health care leaders from around the country for a few days.

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WNBA warns Indiana Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time

May 21, 2026 | Associated Press

The Fever disclosed Clark’s injury less than two hours before tipoff of Wednesday night’s home game against Portland.

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Bears’ Chicago talks complicate Arlington Heights stadium push

May 21, 2026 | Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Business

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office says there have been “several” meetings in recent months about the logistics of building a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.

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Caitlin Clark sidelined with back injury for Fever’s home victory over Portland

May 20, 2026 | Associated Press

The Fever disclosed Clark’s injury less than two hours before tipoff. She had not been listed on Indiana’s injury report a day earlier.

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Next 2 weeks could sway chances of Chicago Bears picking Indiana stadium site

May 19, 2026 | Tom Davies, Indiana Capital Chronicle

The Illinois Legislature is set to wrap up its session at the end of this month and keeps haggling over a bill intended to persuade the Bears to pick a stadium site in suburban Chicago.

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Indianapolis named No. 3 Best Sports Business City

May 19, 2026 | Alex Brown, Inside INdiana Business

With the No. 3 ranking, Indianapolis jumps eight spots from the inaugural rankings in 2023, when it was ranked No. 11.

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IndyCar penalizes 2 cars for rules violations, moves them to back of Indy 500 field

May 17, 2026 | Associated Press

Post-qualifying technical inspection revealed the rules violations, IndyCar said. The teams can appeal.

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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum building restoration, event center

May 15, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

For the second time in three years, work is underway on a major project tied to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum — this one meant to house the organization’s restoration projects and vehicle storage operation.

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Colts’ schedule includes London trip and night games on Thursday and Sunday

May 14, 2026 | Associated Press

The Indianapolis Colt revealed their schedule Thursday night with help from the Simpsons.

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Broadcast blackout lifted for Indy 500 as grandstand tickets sell out

May 13, 2026 | Mickey ShueyMickey Shuey

The sellout means that the traditional broadcast delay that blankets central Indiana will be suspended to allow local fans to watch the race live on television for the third consecutive year.

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