Battle for Chicago Bears stadium continues as Indiana, Illinois advance bills

The battle for the Chicago Bears’ future stadium is still ongoing between Indiana and Illinois.Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation to fund a stadium in Hammond as the state tries to lure the Bears.Across state lines, the Illinois House Finance Committee passed its own bill it hopes will keep the team.The Bears want a new stadium to replace Solider Field, with a focus on a Chicago suburb or Hammond.”We’re operating in our lane, and I think the Bear will. see that we’re moving in the right direction,” said Illinois Rep. Kam Buckner.The Illinois House is expected to take up legislation again when they return from their recess in March.

INDIANAPOLIS —

The battle for the Chicago Bears’ future stadium is still ongoing between Indiana and Illinois.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation to fund a stadium in Hammond as the state tries to lure the Bears.

Across state lines, the Illinois House Finance Committee passed its own bill it hopes will keep the team.

The Bears want a new stadium to replace Solider Field, with a focus on a Chicago suburb or Hammond.

“We’re operating in our lane, and I think the Bear will. see that we’re moving in the right direction,” said Illinois Rep. Kam Buckner.

The Illinois House is expected to take up legislation again when they return from their recess in March.