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Chicago, Illinois – December 18, 2025 The Chicago Bears are beginning to rediscover momentum on the field, but behind closed doors at Halas Hall, a major crisis has erupted. According to multiple sources close to the organization, Bears owner George McCaskey has issued a direct ultimatum to CEO Kevin Warren following the leak of 150GB of internal documents tied to the franchise’s proposed new stadium project, exposing serious concerns about timelines, governance, and organizational trust. The leaked materials reportedly include high-level email exchanges, strategic presentations, and meeting notes involving Illinois officials and financial partners. The documents suggest repeated revisions to key milestones, risks that were previously downplayed, and commitments lacking firm foundations. For McCaskey, this is no longer a technical setback — it is a signal of a deeper problem. McCaskey has long viewed a new stadium as a cornerstone of the Bears’ future in Chicago and an extension of the Halas family legacy. After years of waiting for meaningful progress, the scope and nature of this leak are seen internally as the final line, prompting decisive action to protect the credibility of the organization. In remarks to the media, McCaskey avoided specific details but delivered a message that was deliberate and unmistakable. “We understand the responsibility we carry to this organization,” McCaskey said. “Not every decision needs to be played out publicly, but we have an obligation to ensure the direction of the Bears is clear, consistent, and worthy of the trust that’s been placed in us. When there are signs that confidence is being shaken, we have to confront the issue and act.” Warren was hired by the Bears in 2023 with the expectation that he would bring experience from helping deliver the Minnesota Vikings’ U.S. Bank Stadium to Chicago. Nearly three years later, however, the Bears’ stadium project has yet to reach a defining breakthrough, as political, financial, and public pressure continues to mount. The document leak has only amplified long-standing questions surrounding leadership and execution. What makes the situation especially sensitive is timing. The Bears are showing signs of on-field resurgence, and McCaskey is determined not to let that progress be overshadowed by turmoil behind the scenes. He is also reportedly unwilling to relocate the franchise far from Chicago — a move that could directly damage the legacy of George Halas and the team’s historic bond with the city. For now, Kevin Warren remains in his role as CEO. But McCaskey’s message leaves little room for ambiguity: the era of uncertainty and delay is over. As the Bears enter a pivotal stretch of the season, the franchise’s future — not only on Sundays, but in boardrooms — may be shaped by decisions made inside Halas Hall, where trust, accountability, and legacy are being weighed once again.