Indiana, Illinois Vie for Bears Stadium

Indiana’s Senate approved a bill by a 45‑4 vote that would help fund a Bears stadium near the Illinois border, sending the proposal to Governor Mike Braun for consideration. The legislation moves the state closer to finalizing a venue that could host the NFL franchise.

Meanwhile, an Illinois legislative committee has advanced a bill that would lay the groundwork for a new stadium on property the Bears own in Arlington Heights. Both states are progressing toward a decision, though no deal has yet been struck with the team.