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Bears blocked from stadium help again as legislative clock runs out – Chicago Sun-Times

Three bills surfaced in the General Assembly that could’ve thrown the team a block in their rush to the former Arlington International Racecourse, but none made any headway by the time lawmakers gaveled out early Sunday. Nor were funds set aside for any stadium projects in the $55.2 billion budget bill headed to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk — no surprise, given lawmakers’ ice-cold reception to the prospect of sinking taxpayer dollars into a dome sinc…

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* Tribune… While the Illinois General Assembly didn’t end up passing legislation this session that helped or hurt the Chicago Bears’ stadium efforts, one suburban lawmaker said the legislature got close to a deal on property tax legislation — a measure widely seen as a way to ease a team move to Arlington Heights. “We were [...]

Chicago Bears’ stadium efforts run out of time in Springfield but suburban lawmaker says deal was close and talks will continue

SPRINGFIELD — While the Illinois General Assembly didn’t end up passing legislation this session that helped or hurt the Chicago Bears’ stadium efforts, one suburban lawmaker said the legislature got close to a deal on property tax legislation — a measure widely seen as a way to ease a team move to Arlington Heights. “We were super close and just ran out of time,” state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, a Democrat who represents the northwest suburb and sur…

Chicago Bears blocked from stadium help once again as legislative clock runs out

Three bills surfaced in the Illinois General Assembly that could’ve thrown the team a block in their rush to the former Arlington International Racecourse, but none made headway by the time lawmakers gaveled out early Sunday.

Bears fans split on stadium location

The Chicago Bears have been searching for a new home, and that search has led them to two locations: Arlington Heights, Illinois — the current focus — and the lakefront. Fans remain divided over their preferences and thoughts. The Arlington Heights saga dates back to June 17, 2021, when the Bears announced they had entered their bid to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse… Source

Chicago Bears Reportedly Close To Clearing Final Hurdle On New Stadium

The Chicago Bears spent most of the past year working hard to get something off the ground on a downtown stadium south of Soldier Field. Team president Kevin Warren’s main objective was to get something off the ground. It never materialized. Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker refused to seriously entertain the idea, feeling such a plan had few benefits for the state. Within the past few weeks, there has been a noticeable shift. All signs now point …