Chicago Bears fans are still holding out for hope that the new $5 billion stadium will be built in Arlington Heights, Illinois, but that may not even happen.
After Illinois was unable to get the vote completely in for the new stadium bill, the Bears are shifting the focus to most likely building the new stadium in Hammond, Indiana, about 25 miles away from Chicago. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was asked about his thoughts on the new stadium drama, and he is ready to play wherever he is told to be.
"I’m going to play wherever there’s 120 by 53 and ⅓, and it’s marked up with white lines and two end zones," Williams said via ESPN's Courtney Cronin. "I’m OK with whatever. Whatever decision they make is whatever decision they make. I just want some green and my teammates and coaches and another team out there and fans."
Caleb Williams will play in Hammond or Arlington Heights
Williams may not as much personal attachment since he is paid to play wherever he is told to as well as the fact that he has only been in Chicago for two years. This sounds more like he is trying to keep the peace and not speak out of terms for a situation that he can't control.
Bears fans are more sensitive to the subject since they want their team to stay in the place they have been in for decades. It's already bad enough that the Bears are for sure moving out of Chicago, but not even having it potentially built in Arlington Heights hurts even more for the fans.
There's a lot that could still happen with the situation, but the state of Illinois does not have time on its side. They have to call for a special session in the next month if they want to finish the vote on the bill and get the Bears back on their side.
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At this point, it's starting to feel more and more like the Bears have pretty much settled on Indiana and are moving forward with their plans. Illinois has to act fast if they want to keep their team in the state, but with every day that passes, it seems less and less likely to happen.
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