Indiana Gov. Braun says Hammond Bears stadium bid 'in the red zone'

Serious momentum for major development; naming debate ongoing. Illinois may not vote until lame duck session, giving Indiana advantage. Mayor McDermott expressed 80% confidence. An Illinois Republican senator says move >50% likely. NICTD approved long-term plans including a downtown Hammond station (construction in a year), a new maintenance facility, and a potential rail connection to a Bears stadium, adding transit infrastructure to the bid.