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Gov. JB Pritzker ready to own possible Bears departure after Illinois House punts on stadium bill
Governor JB Pritzker acknowledged the possibility of the Chicago Bears leaving Illinois if a stadium bill fails, stating he would not use taxpayer funds to subsidize the team. The bill passed the Illinois Senate but did not receive a House vote before the legislative session ended, with House Speaker Chris Welch citing the need for further review.
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