The Bears praised Indiana lawmakers for passing a bill that would create a stadium authority, stating it is a 'most meaningful step forward' in their planning. The proposal includes the Bears paying $2 billion in construction costs and offers a path for a world-class venue near Wolf Lake.
While Illinois canceled a meeting regarding a potential stadium bill, Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and Speaker Todd Huston emphasized their commitment to a public-private partnership. The move signals a potential shift in the Bears' stadium search from Illinois to Northwest Indiana.