(HAMMOND) - Officials with the Chicago Bears visited northwest Indiana last week as part of ongoing evaluation of a potential new stadium site in Hammond.
The visit focused on land near Wolf Lake, which has been identified as a possible location for a new domed stadium as part of Indiana's broader effort to attract the NFL franchise across state lines.
The trip comes as Indiana leaders continue to advance a framework to support the project through legislation, including the creation of a stadium authority and potential financing tools tied to the development.
Bears leadership has not made a final decision on the team's future home. The organization is still weighing options in Illinois, including Arlington Heights, while continuing due diligence on the Hammond site.
Indiana officials have promoted the Hammond location as a strong candidate due to its proximity to Chicago and potential for a large-scale development near the state line.
The stadium proposal remains part of a multi-state competition, with Illinois leaders continuing efforts to keep the team in Chicago.