Stalled plan: Illinois session ends without Bears stadium bill vote

1 min read
Source: ABC7 Chicago
Stalled plan: Illinois session ends without Bears stadium bill vote
Photo: ABC7 Chicago
TL;DR

Illinois lawmakers adjourned the spring session without voting on HB 958, a bill to let municipalities create stadium authorities to privately finance a publicly owned Chicago Bears stadium. The proposal would affect sites including Arlington Heights and Hammond, while Chicago touts a public-ownership framework; the Bears said they will continue evaluating options and timelines.

Share this article

Want the full story? Read the original reporting

Read on ABC7 Chicago