‘Not surprising': Illinois lawmakers react to Bears' announcement on Indiana stadium plans

Illinois lawmakers remain committed to keeping the Chicago Bears in the state despite the team's continued push for a stadium in Indiana. They emphasized bipartisan efforts to pass economic development legislation focused on tax relief for residents, contrasting with Indiana's proposed taxpayer-funded stadium plan. Lawmakers and officials reiterated openness to solutions that protect Illinois taxpayers while acknowledging the Bears' shifting position on stadium locations.