Bears are working on a bill for an Illinois stadium
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears are actively working on a new stadium project in Indiana but have not abandoned efforts to secure a stadium solution in Illinois.
- The Bears are combining elements from various legislative bills to create a single proposal that can pass both the Illinois House and Senate.
- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker confirmed that the Bears have sought state advice on drafting the bill and emphasized the need for a formal legislative proposal to move forward.
- Pritzker expressed willingness to call a special legislative session if a specific bill is presented and criticized Indiana's approach, noting the lack of approved taxes or tolls to fund the Indiana stadium project.
- The ongoing efforts in Illinois, alongside the Indiana project, serve as leverage to negotiate a viable stadium deal within Illinois, where Pritzker believes progress is more likely.
