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Bears Release Statement After Indiana Stadium Bill Passes Committee

The Chicago Bears have released a statement praising the Indiana General Assembly for passing a bill that creates a stadium authority in Hammond, calling it a 'meaningful step forward' for their venue plans.

The team expressed commitment to completing due diligence for a world-class stadium near Wolf Lake, thanking Governor Braun and legislative leaders for establishing a framework for a premier venue for Chicagoland.

The bill would authorize the team to contribute $2 billion toward construction costs and establish a public/private partnership with the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority.