Chicago Bears say ‘sole focus’ is building new stadium in Indiana and reveal how that will affect their name

The Chicago Bears on Thursday announced their new stadium planning and expectations after considering options in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana will now have a “sole focus” on the site in the state next door.

The club is definitely leaving Chicago, which it has called home since 1921.

And it is almost definitely leaving Illinois, too.

CHICAGO BEARS TAKE MAJOR STEP TOWARD LEAVING CITY AFTER MORE THAN A CENTURY AS FRANCHISE MAKES INDIANA PLANS

“Even though we’ve had occasional meetings with the state of Illinois, our sole focus at this point in time is working on a world-class stadium and...