IN COURT IN MARCH WITH THEIR TRIAL DATES RIGHT NOW SCHEDULED FOR MAY. THE INDIANA STATE SENATE APPROVED A BILL TO FUND A POTENTIAL STADIUM FOR THE CHICAGO BEARS IN THE STATE. THE LEGISLATION CREATES A SOUTHWEST INDIANA STADIUM AUTHORITY, WHICH COULD FINANCE AND BUILD AN NFL STADIUM IN NORTHWEST INDIANA. THE BILL MUST BE VOTED ON BY THE INDIANA STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. NOW, THIS BILL WOULD REQUIRE THE BEARS TO ENTER INTO A LEASE OF AT LEAST 35 YEARS. OFFICIALS IN GARY, I
Indiana Senate approves bill to fund potential stadium for Chicago Bears
Updated: 10:57 PM EST Jan 29, 2026
The Indiana Senate approved a bill to fund a potential stadium for the Chicago Bears in the state.The legislation would create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority, which could finance and build an NFL stadium in that portion of the state.If passed, the bill would require the Bears to enter into a lease of at least 35 years.Officials in Gary, Indiana, launched a new website in January detailing plans for three separate stadium locations.
INDIANAPOLIS —
The Indiana Senate approved a bill to fund a potential stadium for the Chicago Bears in the state.
The legislation would create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority, which could finance and build an NFL stadium in that portion of the state.
If passed, the bill would require the Bears to enter into a lease of at least 35 years.
Officials in Gary, Indiana, launched a new website in January detailing plans for three separate stadium locations.