NFL Bears directors vote to advance Indiana stadium project

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The NFL Chicago Bears' board voted to advance a stadium project in Indiana, signaling a potential relocation from Illinois. The move comes amid efforts by Indiana to finance and develop a new stadium in the Hammond region.

A relocation by the NFL Chicago Bears across state lines moved closer on Friday when the team announced its board of directors voted to advance an Indiana stadium development project.Last year, the team announced "significant progress" in talks with Arlington Heights leaders, but the Bears said they were open to other offers and Indiana created a stadium authority for the Hammond region and made a pitch to finance, construct and lease a stadium.