Chicago Bears Pursued by Indiana With New Stadium Financing Bill

The Chicago Bears are the focus of a new push in Indiana’s House of Representatives, where lawmakers are advancing legislation to create a stadium financing authority aimed at luring the team to northwest Indiana.

The move marks a stepped-up effort by Indiana officials to entice the National Football League franchise across state lines as the Bears continue their long search for a new home. On Monday, the legislation was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee, meaning hearings could begin as early as this week. A floor vote is possible before lawmakers adjourn at the end of the month.