Chicago isn't giving up its effort to keep the Bears
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears have narrowed their potential new stadium locations to Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana, with no current options in Chicago itself.
- Illinois Senator Bill Cunningham revealed growing resistance among legislators toward the Arlington Heights plan, influenced by ongoing outreach from the Bears to Chicago city officials.
- The Bears denied claims that Chicago remains a viable stadium site, stating only Arlington Heights and Hammond are under serious consideration, with a decision expected by late spring or early summer.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker have been in disagreement over the Bears' potential to stay in Chicago, complicating negotiations.
- Illinois faces a May 31 deadline to finalize a stadium deal, with the risk that if no agreement is reached, the Bears could move to Indiana, which may also be used as leverage in negotiations.