Bears stadium bill
Coverage of Bears stadium bill in the Nexus archive.
- Rep. McLaughlin has a new pitch for the Bears stadium bill | The Chicago Report
Rep. Martin McLaughlin has introduced a new proposal for the Bears stadium bill. The article notes this as an update to the ongoing legislative effort.
- Illinois Lawmakers Fail To Pass Bears Bill Despite Goal Line Push
Illinois lawmakers failed to pass a bill aimed at incentivizing the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in the state, as the House adjourned without voting on the Senate-approved measure. The Senate passed the bill with bipartisan support, but House Speaker Emanuel Welch stated the legislature would revisit the issue later. The Bears confirmed they remain on schedule to decide between staying in Illinois or moving to Indiana's Hammond by late spring/early summer.
- Illinois spring legislative session ends with no final vote on Bears stadium bill
The Illinois spring legislative session concluded without a final vote on the Bears stadium bill. Lawmakers extended the session past the May 31 deadline but did not reach a decision.