Bears stadium
Coverage of Bears stadium in the Nexus archive.
- Bears stadium fail wasn’t Pritzker’s only fumble — his affordable housing plan also went nowhere
Gov. JB Pritzker's efforts to keep the Bears in Illinois and pass the BUILD affordable housing plan failed due to opposition from local government leaders. The BUILD plan aimed to streamline housing development but stalled in the legislature, with critics citing preemptive state control over local zoning. Pritzker remains determined to push the plan during a fall veto session.
- Lawmaker proposes southeast side site for Bears stadium
A Chicago-based State Representative proposes the former South Works site on the southeast side as a potential location for a Bears stadium. The suggestion comes amid discussions about the team's possible relocation to Hammond, Indiana, or Arlington Heights.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Springfield wins put Chicago ‘in the mix’ for Bears stadium
Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrated legislative advances in Springfield that blocked a bill to move the Bears stadium to the suburbs, positioning Chicago as the leading candidate for the new stadium. Johnson emphasized Chicago's progress compared to stalled plans in Hammond and Springfield, highlighting a new bill allowing municipalities to negotiate stadium financing.
- 'Frustration' in Springfield as negotiations over the budget, Bears stadium reach final hours
Frustration in Springfield arises as negotiations over the budget and Bears stadium approach their final hours. 'The Point' is mentioned as a TV show airing on WGN and streaming on WGN+ at 6:45 p.m. CT weekly.