Robert McCoppin
Chicago Tribune

CHICAGO — In the rush by the Indiana legislature to bring the Chicago Bears to the state, lawmakers gushed over the proposal.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (85) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams heads to the locker room after a short warm up an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams gestures during a short warm up an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) smiles as he warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles walks on the sidelines prior to an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Votes sign is seen on the goal post prior to an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Braden Fiske smiles as he signs an autograph before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles walks the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens talks with his wife Simone Biles before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens talks with his wife Simone Biles before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens kisses his wife Simone Biles before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Soldier Field is reflected in the visor of Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams warms up near wide receiver DJ Moore before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Simone Biles waves to fans prior to an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Simone Biles arrives on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Simone Biles poses for a photo on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos, left, talks with actor Ashton Kutcher before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis pose for a photo prior to an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 29 in Chicago. 

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Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams carries the ball as Chicago Bears linebacker Tremaine Edmunds makes the tackle during the first half of an NFL football game on Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) pitches the ball to wide receiver DJ Moore during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago.

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Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young (0) reaches past Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright snd grabs the facemark of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football gameagainst the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football gameagainst the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos (8) celebrates his extra point with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears place kicker Cairo Santos steps into an extra point off the hold of Tory Taylor during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams carries the ball as Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson makes the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams is gang tackled by the Chicago Bears defense during the second half of an NFL football game on Sept. 29 in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis (84) stands on the field with tight end Cole Kmet Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, as Lewis surpasses Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten with the most games played in the NFL by a tight end with 272, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams last season in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift heads to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift heads to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis (84) stands on the field between plays Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, as Lewis surpasses Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten with the most games played in the NFL by a tight end with 272, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker celebrates his interception of a Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford pass late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker celebrates with teammates his interception of a Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford pass late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, left, and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford talk after the Bears’ 24-18 win over the Rams in an NFL game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Rams 24-18. 

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Rams Bears Football

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Rams 24-18. 

KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams Bears Football

Rams Bears Football

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Rams 24-18. 

KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams Bears Football

Rams Bears Football

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Rams 24-18. 

KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams Bears Football

Rams Bears Football

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker walks off the field as he celebrates his interception of a Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford pass late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago. 

NAM Y. HUH, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams Bears Football

Rams Bears Football

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams walks off with a game ball after the Bears’ 24-18 win over the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Chicago.

ERIN HOOLEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS

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