stadium bill
Coverage of stadium bill in the Nexus archive.
- What's next for the Bears after their stadium bill stalls in Springfield
The Bears' proposed stadium bill stalled in the Illinois House, which adjourned without voting after the Senate passed a version at 3:39 a.m. The team remains undecided between Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, while a source claims Illinois is challenging the Bears to move to Indiana. Governor J.B. Pritzker stated he would not allocate taxpayer funds to a billionaire-owned team.
- What's next for the Bears after Illinois fails to pass new stadium bill?
The Illinois legislature failed to pass a bill to keep the Chicago Bears in the state, leaving the team to consider relocation options. The Bears will evaluate sites in Arlington Heights and Hammond, while Indiana offers up to $1 billion in incentives. A modified bill allowing local stadium authorities in Cook County municipalities was approved by the Senate but stalled in the House.
- Illinois General Assembly ends session without passing Chicago Bears stadium bill
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned their spring session without passing a bill to build a new stadium for the Chicago Bears. The legislation related to the NFL team's proposed stadium was not approved before the session ended.