Indiana lawmakers moved forward with their end of a proverbial deal to move the Chicago Bears to Hammond, passing Senate Bill 27 nearly unanimously in a 95-4 vote Tuesday. The bill outlines the financial incentives and authority to build a stadium in northwest Indiana's Lake County.

Chris Simms calls the Bears leaving Chicago “crazy” after the Indiana House passes a stadium bill that paves the way for a franchise move. The post Chris Simms Slams Bears Leaving Chicago as ‘Crazy’ Amid Indiana Stadium Bill Win appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Several Chicago-area and Indiana schools announced closures Monday as a winter storm hits the area. Heavy lake effect snow has been falling since Saturday evening into Sunday night. Chicago Public Schools students have classes scheduled for Monday.

Cold conditions and lake-effect snow give way to a milder, windier stretch this week, with highs climbing toward 50 by Friday.

Rachel Nichols blasts the Bears’ Indiana move, questioning why a $1.5B ownership group needs taxpayer money as 74% of fans threaten a grudge.

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott called the proposed Chicago Bears stadium at Wolf Lake an opportunity for Hammond, Northwest Indiana and the state.

Chicago Bears shift focus to Wolf Lake site in Hammond, Indiana, after SB 27 committee approval; Illinois talks stall.