US EditionThe Gary Bears? Melton Pitches Casino, Convention Center for New Bears Stadium
The Bears seek $855 million in public infrastructure funds and a property tax break, citing Illinois lawmakers' refusal to cooperate, while Indiana officials welcome the potential relocation.
- Recently, the Chicago Bears said they will expand their stadium search to Northwest Indiana while Arlington Heights remains preferred, pending tax relief approval.
- Frustration with Illinois General Assembly prompted the Bears to cite lack of legislative partnership and ask for $855 million in infrastructure support, tax changes, and a construction-materials exemption, saying, `We have been told directly by state leadership our project will not be a priority in 2026.`
- Cost estimates show the proposed stadium carries a reported price tag, with nearly $900 million in sought public funding and property tax burden estimates of $2400 million versus $50-75 million in Indiana.
- Indiana officials quickly welcomed the overture as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's office called the idea "a startling slap in the face," while Emanuel "Chris" Welch opposed taxpayer-funded stadiums Thursday.
- With lawmakers set to return in January, local leaders urged passage of the megaproject bill to keep the Bears in Cook County, while Indiana passed HB 1292 on April 30.
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Bears Vow to Leave Chicago for Indiana After State Leaders Balk at Tax Break for New Stadium
(Just The News)—Chicago Bears leadership is claiming that it is considering a move to northwest Indiana after the team says state leaders in Illinois told them that creating property tax breaks for a new Bears stadium and development in Arlington Heights would not be a priority in 2026. The Bears and Arlington Heights posted paid consultant reports this fall asking for $855 million in public funds for infrastructure at the site for a stadium and…
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Bears threaten move to Indiana after property tax break bill frustrations
(The Center Square) – Chicago Bears leadership is claiming that it is considering a move to Northwest Indiana after the team says state leaders in Illinois told them that creating property tax breaks for a new Bears stadium and development…
Illinois Dem leaders fume when Chicago Bears mull business-friendly Indiana for new stadium · American Wire News
The Chicago Bears, traditionally based in Illinois, announced on Wednesday that the team is considering building a new stadium in Indiana because of a lack of cooperation from Illinois’ leftist legislators. In a letter to fans, team president Kevin Warren insisted that while the original plan was to build the stadium in Arlington Heights, a suburb of Chicago, local legislators haven’t been playing ball. “We have not asked for state taxpayer doll…
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