Indiana’s bid for the Chicago Bears gains momentum with Senate vote

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: January 28, 2026

Words: 874

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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The Chicago Bears might not be packing their bags yet — but Indiana’s bid for the team picked up momentum Wednesday after senators approved legislation creating a state-run stadium authority that could finance and build a National Football League stadium in northwest Indiana.

Senate Bill 27, authored by Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka, advanced to the House in a 46-2 vote. Only Sens. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, and Gary Byrne, R-Byrneville, voted against the bill.

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