The Bears stated that the passage of SB 27 is a "meaningful step forward" in their planning efforts. The team expressed commitment to completing due diligence for a world-class stadium near Wolf Lake.
Lawmakers and local leaders, including Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., voiced strong support for the proposal, which includes a $2 billion contribution from the team and new taxes to fund the project. This momentum comes as an Illinois House committee canceled a meeting regarding a rival stadium bill.