Bears brass looking for quick movement on a new stadium to open by 2030

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears front office set a firm timeline on Wednesday, telling reporters they intend to secure a swift decision on a new enclosed stadium and have it ready for kickoff by 2030. Team leaders emphasized urgency in their search, narrowing the focus to two potential locations: Arlington Heights and a site across the state line in Indiana. While details on financing, design, and infrastructure remain undisclosed, the organization’s public commitment to a 2030 opening date signals an accelerated push to move away from their current home-field arrangement. Officials offered no preference between the two finalist destinations but reiterated that speed is now the priority in reaching a definitive agreement.