The NFL’s Chicago Bears, who have called Soldier Field home for decades, are moving out of Illinois. The Bears’ board of directors voted Thursday to move forward with a potential stadium in Hammond, Indiana, it was announced Friday. The exacts site, per the announcement has not been decided.

Below is a statement from Chicago Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey and President & CEO Kevin Warren:

Familiar with Ben Johnson’s demanding scheme, Chicago’s offensive line is poised for another strong season, and Jonah Jackson can't wait to show what he can do.

The Chicago Bears offense had some big standouts on Day 5 of OTAs, including young playmakers like Luther Burden and Colston Loveland.

The Bears are taking another step toward leaving Chicago for Indiana. The team’s board of directors voted to advance stadium developments in Hammond, but it’s still far from a done deal.

The Chicago Bears no longer seem committed to staying in Chicago, as the Bears are proceeding with plans to build a stadium in Hammond, Indiana. But the big issue is that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to keep the team in Illinois.