An exit from Soldier Field could lead the Bears across state lines. But it could help revive a once thriving area and the team would still be in most fans’ orbit You think you’re locked out of the…

The Chicago Bears have taken a significant step towards building a new stadium, with a key bill unanimously passing, potentially paving the way for the team to leave Soldier Field.

For more than a century, the Chicago Bears have been synonymous with the city of Chicago. From the grit of the Midway to the frozen tundra of Soldier Field in January, the franchise has built its identity on tradition, history,…