Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: Bears Move to Indiana Not a 'Done Deal'

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Chicago's Bears announced Friday they would pursue a stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, but Mayor Brandon Johnson quickly countered that the move isn't final. The team's board voted to advance the Indiana development plan, a move that would upend the franchise's century-long presence in Chicago. Johnson, a Democrat, signaled the city isn't ready to concede the NFL team without a fight. The tension reflects a high-stakes negotiation over the Bears' future and potentially billions in economic development.