Bears new stadium saga: Illinois House Speaker reveals why legislators aren't prioritizing it

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* House Speaker Chris Welch was at the City Club today and was asked about prospects for the state helping the Bears build a new stadium and entertainment complex… This is not to be insensitive to the Bears and their ownership, but when these folks are out knocking on doors right now, they’re hearing people talk [...]

Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures – Capitol News IL

“When folks say what’s your priority going into the legislative session, we’re trying to bring down the cost of living,” House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said. “Talking about a brand new Bears stadium when this one’s not even 25 years old, that’s insensitive to what real people are going through right now.”

Bears new stadium saga: Illinois House Speaker reveals why legislators aren't prioritizing it

Despite the threat of the Chicago Bears moving to northwest Indiana, it doesn’t appear Illinois legislators will be focused on the team’s new stadium project anytime soon. The team has said it is exploring options outside of Illinois as Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren lamented their stadium project would not be a priority for state leadership in 2026. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch doubled down on that during an interview with City Clu…

Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures

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Welch: Bears funding pitch 'insensitive'

House speaker says legislature needs to focus on bringing down the cost of living.

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