NFL's Goodell Meets with Illinois Governor as the Bears Continue Pursuit of New Stadium
Governor J.B. Pritzker and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discussed a stadium plan as the Bears keep pursuing Northwest Indiana, officials said.
- On Thursday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and state legislative leaders to discuss keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
- After legislative efforts stalled in Illinois earlier this year, the Bears pivoted their search toward Hammond, Indiana, where they have pursued a new stadium home.
- Attendees included Bears minority owner Pat Ryan, House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch, state Rep. Kam Buckner, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, with the NFL issuing a statement calling for 'timely action' on a stadium solution.
- Despite the Bears' public focus on Indiana, discussions with Illinois officials have continued throughout the summer, indicating the state remains in contention for the project.
- Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. acknowledged the city 'has to fight for' the project, expressing confidence the community remains in the lead to land the deal.
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