Chicago Bears call Indiana deal 'step forward' for building new stadium in Hammond [View all]

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 the stadium.

But there is not yet a final deal, which was clear from the couched statements from the Bears, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and other state officials.



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