Illinois Governor Open to Special Session to Keep Chicago Bears in State
Pritzker said Illinois lawmakers have offered tax and infrastructure terms as the Bears weigh a stadium plan that could still keep the team in-state.
- On Tuesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said he is willing to call a special legislative session if the Chicago Bears present a unified proposal combining provisions from House and Senate bills.
- Although the Chicago Bears announced plans three weeks ago to pursue a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, Illinois negotiations stalled in May when the House and Senate could not agree on a single legislative package.
- State Representative Kam Buckner said Tuesday the Bears must be more specific, comparing their vague requests to a team seeking a quarterback without naming which one. "You got to hear from them about the specifics," Buckner said.
- Indiana's proposal faces new challenges as officials in Lake and Porter Counties resist a 1% restaurant tax needed to help fund the $1 billion infrastructure project.
- Despite Indiana's efforts, Pritzker asserted that Illinois remains well-positioned to land the project, stating "I don't think Indiana is a heck of a lot closer than we are" to a final deal.
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Illinois governor open to special session to keep Chicago Bears in state
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