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Bears Legislation Moves Forward in Illinois, Indiana. Where Will Team Go?

On Thursday, Feb 26, 2026, the House Revenue Committee moved the PILOT bill to the floor on partisan lines, advancing HB910 for further consideration.
With House Bill 910 lacking stadium-specific language, Indiana's legislature passed a competing Bears stadium bill this past week, increasing pressure on Illinois lawmakers.
HB910 would allow qualifying projects to freeze property tax valuations for 23 to 40 years and negotiate separate annual payments via a weighted vote among local taxing authorities, while the developer could get a sales-tax exemption on construction materials for up to 10 years.
Nobody from the Chicago Bears testified at the committee meeting, likely on purpose, leaving the team's position unvoiced while seeking PILOT treatment Gov. J.B. Pritzker has long supported.
Looking to the region, Indiana's advance makes the choice consequential for Illinois, as the bill must guarantee sufficient revenue for local school districts near the megaproject site.

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