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Indiana reaches deal to try to steal Chicago Bears

Indiana lawmakers moved legislation Thursday to build an NFL stadium in Hammond.

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Indiana lawmakers say they have reached a tentative deal with the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chicago Bears" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/11/26/bears-caleb-williams-playoffs-eagles-49ers-packers-johnson" data-vars-content-id="7d283857-00aa-4577-9c73-20ad14395df0" data-vars-headline="Indiana reaches deal to try to steal Chicago Bears" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/11/26/bears-caleb-williams-playoffs-eagles-49ers-packers-johnson" target="_self">Chicago Bears</a> to build an NFL stadium in Hammond.Why it matters: It would be a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic move" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/13/illinois-indiana-bears-stadium-pritzker-braun-hammond-arlington" data-vars-content-id="7d283857-00aa-4577-9c73-20ad14395df0" data-vars-headline="Indiana reaches deal to try to steal Chicago Bears" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/13/illinois-indiana-bears-stadium-pritzker-braun-hammond-arlington" target="_self">historic move</a> — for both the Bears and Northwest Indiana.

Indianapolis Clowns set to return this spring

The team that walked so that Banana Ball could run is making a big comeback.

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The Indianapolis Clowns are back, and they&#x27;re bringing baseball history with them.Why it matters: The Banana Ball-backed revival of one of the most storied names in American sports will introduce a new generation of fans to the trailblazing blend of baseball and entertainment that blossomed in the Circle City.

Axios Indianapolis poll: Are the Bears really leaving Illinois?

The Bears are coming to Indiana! Or ... are they? Zoom in: Whether or not the tentative deal Indiana lawmakers say they have for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Bears stadium" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/02/19/indiana-illinois-chicago-bears-stadium-deal" data-vars-content-id="76944e5d-aa02-4168-b4cb-16ced16d6d0d" data-vars-headline="Axios Indianapolis poll: Are the Bears really leaving Illinois?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2026/02/19/indiana-illinois-chicago-bears-stadium-deal" target="_self">new Bears stadium</a> in Hammond is real depends on who you ask.<ul><li>We want to ask you!</li></ul>

YMCA financial concerns go beyond Ransburg location

It's the third location in the city that's closed since the pandemic.

When the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis closes the Ransburg location at the end of March, it will be the third location closed since the pandemic.Why it matters: A spokesperson for the YMCA told Axios that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ransburg is closing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.change.org/p/save-the-ransburg-ymca" data-vars-content-id="e0754805-95bd-477e-93a9-70020eea0cf7" data-vars-headline="YMCA financial concerns go beyond Ransburg location" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.change.org/p/save-the-ransburg-ymca" target="_blank">Ransburg is closing</a> due to &quot;financial challenges specific to that center&quot; but an Axios Indianapolis analysis of available financial data raises more questions about the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.

As U.S. home insurance prices rise, Indiana stays below average

Extreme weather is driving insurance prices sky-high in some parts of the country.

Extreme weather is driving insurance prices sky-high in some parts of the country, but Indiana rates are below average, a new analysis finds.Why it matters: Climate change is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="supercharging" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/15/climate-change-role-helene-milton-hurricanes" data-vars-content-id="4e9635aa-e24a-4fe5-8b0c-fff4f812f3cf" data-vars-headline="As U.S. home insurance prices rise, Indiana stays below average" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/10/15/climate-change-role-helene-milton-hurricanes" target="_self">supercharging</a> extreme weather events like hurricanes, increasing the odds of losses and claims and driving up insurance premiums.

Report: Data centers and climate change could stress Indiana's water supply

The Great Lakes region needs to plan now, the report finds.

Indiana could someday strain its water supply without more planning, warns a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new Alliance for the Great Lakes report" data-vars-click-url="http://greatlakes.org/wateruse" data-vars-content-id="50a832aa-895c-462e-b800-e7140a3bc8d6" data-vars-headline="Report: Data centers and climate change could stress Indiana&#x27;s water supply" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://greatlakes.org/wateruse" target="_blank">new Alliance for the Great Lakes report</a>.Why it matters: Residents, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data centers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/05/09/midwest-data-center-boom-indiana" data-vars-content-id="50a832aa-895c-462e-b800-e7140a3bc8d6" data-vars-headline="Report: Data centers and climate change could stress Indiana&#x27;s water supply" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/indianapolis/2025/05/09/midwest-data-center-boom-indiana" target="_self">data centers</a>, farms and manufacturers are all tapping the same supply — and if the supply can&#x27;t keep up, it could result in higher bills, shortages or restrictions.<ul><li>Groundwater extraction is already <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="causing our city to slowly sink" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nature.com/articles/s44284-025-00240-y" data-vars-content-id="50a832aa-895c-462e-b800-e7140a3bc8d6" data-vars-headline="Report: Data centers and climate change could stress Indiana&#x27;s water supply" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s44284-025-00240-y" target="_blank">causing our city to slowly sink</a>, potentially threatening groundwater supplies, infrastructure and public safety without action.</li></ul>

Indianapolis sees increase in heat streaks

We're getting an average of two more heat streaks annually.

We&#x27;re finally getting a break from the heat today, but don&#x27;t get used to it. Heat streaks are becoming a way of life in many U.S. cities, including Indianapolis. Why it matters: Prolonged heat — as much of the U.S. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has experienced this summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/22/heat-wave-dome-corn-sweat-forecast" data-vars-content-id="e1d20e31-95c8-4fbb-bae2-7ac99e6ca139" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis sees increase in heat streaks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/22/heat-wave-dome-corn-sweat-forecast" target="_self">has experienced this summer</a> — is particularly hazardous to human health.

A heat dome and "corn sweat" bring dangerous temperatures to Indiana

With heat index values as high as 107 in the Indianapolis area, Hoosiers are being warned to stay indoors.

A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="heat dome" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/07/09/heat-dome-study-climate-change" data-vars-content-id="c950d9ea-06cf-4a2b-8bb3-3d7efde7f437" data-vars-headline="A heat dome and &quot;corn sweat&quot; bring dangerous temperatures to Indiana" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/07/09/heat-dome-study-climate-change" target="_self">heat dome</a> — plus the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;corn sweat&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2023/08/24/corn-sweat-midwest-humidity-iowa-nws" data-vars-content-id="c950d9ea-06cf-4a2b-8bb3-3d7efde7f437" data-vars-headline="A heat dome and &quot;corn sweat&quot; bring dangerous temperatures to Indiana" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2023/08/24/corn-sweat-midwest-humidity-iowa-nws" target="_self">&quot;corn sweat&quot;</a> phenomenon — is bringing dangerous levels of heat and humidity to Indiana on Thursday.Why it matters: With heat index values as high as 107 in the Indianapolis area, the National Weather Service is advising Hoosiers to stay out of the sun and check up on loved ones as the threat of severe heat illness looms.

Summer nights are lit this year with a good firefly crop

You're not imagining it. There are a lot of fireflies out this summer.

You&#x27;re not imagining it. Fireflies are having a good year.The big picture: In general, firefly populations have declined over the last 100 years, said Megan Abraham, division director and state entomologist at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.<ul><li>Yes, but: Conditions were good for fireflies this year, and there are likely more of them lighting up night skies near you than in recent summers.</li></ul>

Summer evenings in Indiana are getting warmer

Hundreds of U.S. cities are experiencing more frequent warmer-than-average summer nights.

Summer is just around the corner and so is hot weather — forecasters are calling for temperatures in the 90s and heat indices as high as 100 degrees this weekend.As the days heat up, don&#x27;t expect much reprieve at night. Summer evenings are getting warmer in Indiana and elsewhere amid climate change, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new analysis shows" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/17/summer-nights-warmer-climate-change" data-vars-content-id="bc2720b8-7772-4ea0-91bd-7f90159e2719" data-vars-headline="Summer evenings in Indiana are getting warmer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/17/summer-nights-warmer-climate-change" target="_self">a new analysis shows</a>.

Indianapolis air pollution among worst in U.S., report finds

Nearly half of Americans are now exposed to potentially dangerous levels of ozone or particle pollution.

Indianapolis&#x27; air quality is among the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="worst in the nation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/23/air-quality-climate-change" data-vars-content-id="7ac14d70-614b-4d77-9ed5-033a0b23d8c4" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis air pollution among worst in U.S., report finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/23/air-quality-climate-change" target="_self">worst in the nation</a> for year-round particle pollution, according to a new report.Why it matters: Air pollution is associated with an array of health conditions, from wheezing and coughing to asthma and premature death.<ul><li>The findings come as the White House is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reconsidering EPA rules and regulations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/04/trump-climate-change-energy-policy-paris-targets" data-vars-content-id="7ac14d70-614b-4d77-9ed5-033a0b23d8c4" data-vars-headline="Indianapolis air pollution among worst in U.S., report finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/04/trump-climate-change-energy-policy-paris-targets" target="_self">reconsidering EPA rules and regulations</a> meant to curb pollution and promote cleaner air.</li></ul>

Indiana's climate change anxiety

Climate anxiety is concentrated in major U.S. metros like Indianapolis but absent in other parts of the state.

When it comes to climate change, a new study reveals that many Hoosiers outside of Indy aren&#x27;t sweating it.The big picture: Climate anxiety is concentrated in many large U.S. metros and some coastal regions.

Indy's allergy season is getting longer. Blame climate change.

Most major U.S. cities, including Indianapolis, are suffering from longer allergy seasons amid human-caused climate change

Most major U.S. cities, including Indianapolis, are suffering from longer allergy seasons amid human-caused climate change, a new analysis finds.Why it matters: Millions of Americans endure runny noses, itchy throats, and worse health effects each spring allergy season.

Spring is getting warmer across Indiana, U.S.

Our 70-degree weather this week is more than a fluke or an early spring gift — it&#x27;s a trend. Why it matters: Warmer springs can worsen allergies, among other effects.<ul><li>Other parts of the country are contending with early snowmelt, which can imperil summer water resources and heighten wildfire risks.</li></ul>

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As U.S. home insurance prices rise, Indiana stays below average

Report: Data centers and climate change could stress Indiana's water supply

Indianapolis sees increase in heat streaks

A heat dome and "corn sweat" bring dangerous temperatures to Indiana

Summer nights are lit this year with a good firefly crop