Gov. JB Pritzker ‘Would be happy’ to call special session to keep Bears in Illinois
In the eyes of Chicago Bears fans across Illinois, the fatigue from the ongoing stadium saga with the…
Mixed messages? Lawmakers say Bears strategy helped kill megaprojects bill
CHICAGO – There are questions about whom to blame for why the Megaprojects Bill failed in the Illinois…
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson jabs Pritzker amid Bears saga: ‘I’m not a billionaire’
CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson responded to criticism from Gov. JB Pritzker over his last-minute push to…
Property tax concerns grow amid Bears stadium talks in Illinois
Bears stadium prompts tax concerns Indiana wants the Chicago Bears. Illinois wants them to stay. Both are offering…
After the Bears season ends, effort for new stadium deal heats up
CHICAGO – After the dramatic Divisional Round loss, the quest for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears…
Majority of IL voters want Bears to stay in state, but not with taxpayer money, poll finds
CHICAGO – A majority of Illinois voters said it’s important to them that the Chicago Bears stay in…
Chicago Bears stadium talks ‘insensitive’ as lawmakers tackle cost of living, speaker says
CHICAGO – One of the top legislative leaders in Illinois called talks about state lawmakers helping the Chicago…