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'Not Surprising': Illinois Lawmakers React to Bears' Announcement on Indiana Stadium Plans
State lawmakers adjourned without stadium approval, leaving the Bears to weigh Hammond as Illinois support for a new home fades.
- On Thursday, the Chicago Bears Board of Directors voted to advance a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, marking a major shift after Illinois legislative efforts stalled.
- The decision followed the Illinois legislature's adjournment on Monday without approving a stadium authority bill that would have enabled Cook County municipalities to create local stadium authorities.
- Indiana Governor Mike Braun welcomed the move, stating the franchise will create "opportunities and economic growth," while Indiana has offered up to $1 billion in taxpayer incentives to secure the relocation.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called Friday's announcement "not surprising" and said the city will continue engaging with the team until construction begins to protect resident interests.
- Though the project moves forward, team officials noted the move is not yet final; Arlington Heights remains a potential option if Illinois provides property tax certainty on the 326-acre plot.
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Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » Bears calling Illinois pols to inform them they’re moving forward with Indiana plan (Updated x13)CapitolFax.com
* Text from Sen. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights)… Kevin Warren called to let me know they’re going to Indiana, (not specifically Hammond) Warren of course is the President/CEO of the Chicago Bears. Another top legislative source said Warren told him, “We’re moving forward with the Indiana plan.” When asked what that meant, Warren said, “We’re going to [...]
The Chicago Bears are moving forward with plans for stadium ... in Indiana
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
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