Legislation Might Help Lure Bears to Indiana01/16/2026Indiana lawmakers are working on legislation that may help bring the Chicago Bears across the border. Senate Bill 27 would create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority for the purpose of acquiring, financing, and leasing land. The bill’s goal is to lay the groundwork for creating an NFL stadium and entice the Bears to leave Illinois. Chicago’s NFL team has expressed interest in potentially leaving its home state as the team’s search for a new stadium stalled with Illinois and Chicago leadership.