Indiana begins effort to pass legislation to pay for new Bears stadium
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- An Indiana senator has introduced a bill to establish funding for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears across the Illinois state line.
- The Bears have faced ongoing challenges securing government support for a new stadium in Illinois, prompting consideration of Indiana locations.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently toured multiple potential stadium sites, including the Bears' Arlington Heights property and two sites in Northwest Indiana.
- The Bears' stadium search has created a two-state competition between Illinois and Indiana, similar to the Chiefs' rivalry between Missouri and Kansas, with Indiana now a viable contender.
- Despite relocation out of Chicago being off the table, Indiana could potentially become the Bears' new home if funding and support materialize.
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