Chris Welch

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch is calling on Rep. Harry Benton to resign following an ethics investigation that found 'outrageous' and 'unethical' conduct. Welch threatened to initiate expulsion proceedings if Benton refuses to resign.

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The Chicago Bears advanced their stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, amid failed Illinois legislation to retain the team. Indiana offered up to $1 billion in incentives, while Illinois lawmakers emphasized focusing on working families' needs. Reactions from Illinois and Indiana officials highlighted regional economic and political tensions.

The Illinois legislature passed a $55B budget without including a Chicago Bears stadium bill, leaving the team's future in the state uncertain. The Senate approved a modified bill allowing Cook County municipalities to create local stadium authorities, but the House has not yet voted. The Bears stated they will continue evaluating locations like Arlington Heights and Hammond.

Illinois lawmakers passed a $56 billion state budget with new taxes and tax reliefs but failed to pass legislation related to the Chicago Bears stadium. Governor JB Pritzker and House Speaker Chris Welch acknowledged the stalled efforts to retain the Bears in Illinois amid Indiana's competing proposal.

Illinois lawmakers face a Sunday deadline to pass a PILOT bill to secure the Chicago Bears' stadium project in Arlington Heights. Opposition from Chicago lawmakers and internal Democratic Party disagreements have complicated negotiations, with a potential special session requiring a higher legislative threshold if no agreement is reached by the session's end.