Indiana, Illinois Race for Bears Stadium

The Indiana Senate has passed a bill 45-4 to help fund a Bears stadium near the Illinois border, sending it to Governor Mike Braun's desk. Meanwhile, an Illinois legislative committee has advanced a bill that would enable the Bears to build a stadium on property they own in Arlington Heights.

Both states are now moving toward decision-making time, with nearly ready legislation. While the article notes that a new stadium in Chicago would be the best outcome, there's no indication of a lakefront stadium happening soon. The Bears have yet to finalize any deal with either entity.