Indiana begins effort to pass legislation to pay for new Bears stadium

The Chicago Bears are actively exploring options for a new stadium as they face challenges in securing government support for a new facility in Illinois. An Indiana senator has introduced a bill to establish a funding mechanism for a potential stadium in Indiana, expanding the team's search beyond Illinois. This development follows NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's visit to various potential stadium sites, including the Arlington Heights property owned by the Bears and two locations in Northwest Indiana. The situation mirrors a previous stadium competition between Missouri and Kansas for the Chiefs, and Indiana now poses a viable alternative for the Bears' future home, increasing the stakes in the two-state competition.