CHICAGO (WLS) -- Another Northwest Indiana community adds its pitch to try and lure the Chicago Bears as northwest suburban Arlington Heights keeps the pressure on.
Leaders in Portage, Indiana, plan to make a pitch for a new Bears stadium "Halas Harbor" Wednesday.
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They shared video of what the 300-plus acre complex might look like. It would be located between Route 12 and I-94.
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The Bears have also explored a proposed site near Hammond and Indiana lawmakers are moving full steam ahead before the end of their spring session in less than three weeks.
"That again for me shows how serious we are in Indiana, that we have a bill in place and structured about making sure those economic and financial things are taken care of," said Indiana state Rep. Earl Harris, who represents the state's 2nd District.
Supporters of the Bears' possible home in Arlington Heights plan to rally Wednesday evening
Sources tell ABC7 the Bears and legislative leaders have met weekly since December - to discuss the state paying for infrastructure around the stadium while the team pays for the stadium itself.
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Chicago, however, does not appear to be in the running, but Mayor Brandon Johnson said he is still not giving up hope.
The Bears are expected to make this major decision in the coming weeks
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