CChicago Bears Read More Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchiseMarch 14, 2026 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with…
CChicago Bears Read More Illinois lawmakers set to debate tax breaks for potential Bears stadium in Arlington HeightsFebruary 19, 2026 Lawmakers in Springfield are preparing for a pivotal hearing that could shape the future of the Chicago Bears.…
CChicago Bears Read More Bears’ stadium property tax legislation to get first public hearing in Springfield this weekFebruary 17, 2026 Action in Springfield this week could jumpstart the seemingly stalled negotiations between the Chicago Bears and Illinois state…
CChicago Bears Read More Illinois House speaker seen with Bears brass at playoff game as Pritzker softens tone on new stadiumJanuary 19, 2026 Illinois House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” Welch posted photos of himself with Chicago Bears owner George McCaskey and president Kevin…
CChicago Bears Read More Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch says affordability, not Bears, will be General Assembly’s priorityJanuary 7, 2026 Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-Westchester) said this week that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on affordability…
CChicago Bears Read More Will Illinois’ ‘mega project’ proposal mean mega-tax break for the Bears in the suburbs? – Shaw LocalOctober 13, 2025 The Chicago Bears are poised to move to the suburbs. But are Illinois lawmakers – and local taxpayers…
CChicago Bears Read More Chicago Bears’ stadium efforts run out of time in Springfield but suburban lawmaker says deal was close and talks will continueJune 2, 2025 SPRINGFIELD — While the Illinois General Assembly didn’t end up passing legislation this session that helped or hurt…