Chicago Bears call Indiana deal ‘step forward’ for building new stadium in Hammond

By: Tom Davies

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 949

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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For all the celebration by Indiana officials of a deal with the Chicago Bears, lots still needs to happen before the team crosses the state line to build its new stadium in Hammond.

Top Indiana legislative leaders released a plan Thursday including new county restaurant and hotel taxes in northwest Indiana to help finance infrastructure work and bonds connected to the project.

House Speaker Todd Huston said the Bears would invest $2 billion toward …

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