The proposal establishes the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority, a public body that would have the power to acquire land, issue long-term bonds and finance the construction of a professional football stadium and related facilities. It’s the latest step in Indiana’s effort to court the Chicago Bears, who have publicly explored relocating amid stalled negotiations in Illinois over a proposed stadium development in Arlington Heights. “Indiana is open for business and the Chicago Bears have taken notice,” Braun said in a statement. “That same kind of benefit could develop in northwest Indiana,” he said. “Yes,” Huston said when asked whether there is appetite in the House to create a stadium authority.