Bears' $4.7bn relocation sparks inter-state war as Indiana Governer doubles down amid desperate Chicago plea
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Key Points:
- Chicago Bears are seriously considering relocating their stadium to Indiana due to stalled negotiations and lack of public funding support from Illinois, particularly Governor J.B. Pritzker's refusal to finance a private stadium.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun is actively courting the Bears with promises of substantial tax incentives, ready-to-build land, and public-private partnerships, contrasting Illinois' firm stance against taxpayer-funded stadium projects.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has made multiple public appeals for the Bears to remain on the lakefront, emphasizing the team's historic ties to the city and warning of the negative impact a move would have on Chicago's economy and Soldier Field's future.
- The Bears' exploration includes surveying fans about a stadium location approximately 20 miles from Chicago and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
