What's next for Chicago Bears stadium plans after Indiana makes push for Hammond?
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Key Points:
- Indiana has advanced legislation allowing the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Hammond, with the bill expected to pass the Indiana House next week, seen as a significant move by the Bears in their stadium efforts.
- Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. argues the Hammond location is closer to downtown Chicago and South Side fans compared to Arlington Heights, positioning it as a favorable option for Bears supporters.
- Illinois lawmakers face pressure to respond with a counter-offer to keep the Bears, as a "mega project bill" supporting a stadium in Arlington Heights was postponed but rescheduled for a hearing next Thursday.
- Governor JB Pritzker expressed disappointment over the Bears' positive response to Indiana's move but remains hopeful for an agreement in Illinois without overburden
