Bears fans are losing it (in the worst way) over the latest new stadium update

Chicago Bears fans were already split about the new football stadium being planned.

The stadium has been in the works for a while, as the Bears would like to move out of Chicago and from Soldier Field to build a new stadium. They have been looking at Arlington Heights as a possible location outside of Chicago, which has been met with mixed emotions.

If Bears fans weren't pleased about the new stadium, their feelings are about to get worse.

Update on Bears stadium has taken quite the plot twist

Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren provided fans with an update on the new stadium, which included issues they are having with the Arlington Heights location. That has opened the door to a possibility of a new location for the stadium....outside of the state.

"We have not asked for state taxpayer dollars to build the stadium at Arlington Park. We asked only for a commitment to essential local infrastructure (roads, utilities, and site improvements) which is more than typical for projects of this size. Additionally, we sought reasonable property tax certainty to secure financing. We listened to state leadership and relied on their direction and guidance, yet our efforts have been met with no legislative partnership.

The stakes for Illinois are significant: thousands of union jobs, year-round attractions and global events made possible by a fixed roof stadium that would provide long-term revenue for the State. For a project of this scale, uncertainty has significant consequences. Stable timelines are critical, as are predictable processes and elected leaders, who share a sense of urgency and appreciation for public partnership that projects with this level of impact require. We have not received that sense of urgency or appreciation to date. We have been told directly by State leadership, our project will not be a priority in 2026, despite the benefits it will bring to Illinois.

Consequently, in addition to Arlington Park, we need to expand our search and critically evaluate opportunities throughout the wider Chicagoland region, including Northwest Indiana. This is not about leverage. We spent years trying to build a new home in Cook County. We invested significant time and resources evaluating multiple sites and rationally decided on Arlington Heights. Our fans deserve a world-class stadium. Our players and coaches deserve a venue that matches the championship standard they strive for every day. With that in mind, our organization must keep every credible pathway open to deliver that future."

This obviously is not going to sit well with fans who want the Bears to stay in Illinois and not give Indiana another NFL team, since it already has the Indianapolis Colts. It's only a suggestion, but adding Northwest Indiana suggests there's a strong possibility it will happen.

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Bears fans won't be happy about it and a 10-4 start to the season is not going to cover that up.