Illinois lawmakers will debate legislation this week that could persuade The Chicago Bears to stay in the city’s suburbs, after Indiana’s legislature last month passed a bill that would open the door for a new stadium to be built in northwest Indiana. Here’s what you need to know:
What is Indiana offering?
On Feb. 26, Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed into law a bill that authorized funding for a new stadium in the Indiana town of Hammond, which is about 28 miles from Chicago.
Why the Chicago Bears could be moving to Indiana
