Bears Seek Illinois Deal as Behind-the-Scenes Talks Intensify
TL;DR
The Chicago Bears are actively working with Illinois officials on a stadium plan, with drafting of legislative language underway and Gov. JB Pritzker signaling a potential special session only if a deal is in place. The effort comes as Illinois sites and lawmakers put forward proposals to keep the team in-state amid discussions that may influence whether the Bears remain in Illinois or move toward Indiana.
- Bears Stadium Watch: Team, Illinois Officials Reportedly Working Behind the Scenes For New Deal Bleacher Nation
- 2 new IL locations pitch becoming home of the Bears WGN-TV
- Bears are back in play Politico
- Porter County splitting on planned taxes for Bears stadium in Hammond Indiana Capital Chronicle
- Southeast Side, or Hammond, should beat Arlington Heights for Bears Chicago Sun-Times
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