US EditionWhat's Next for Chicago Bears Stadium Plans After Indiana Makes Push for Hammond?
The Chicago Bears consider a $3 billion public-private stadium option in Indiana while Illinois leaders debate a megaprojects bill to provide property tax certainty.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago Bears advanced plans for Hammond, Indiana, while telling Arlington Heights officials they haven't picked a final location, with Recklaus saying `They also reassured us in that same phone call that that does not mean that there's been a pivot to Indiana`.
- Indiana's proposal, with about $1 billion from the Indiana state government and $2 billion from the Bears, heightened urgency for Illinois leaders, with a vote expected on Monday.
- Recklaus said negotiators had a productive meeting and quoted the team, `They also reassured us in that same phone call that that does not mean that there's been a pivot to Indiana`, reflecting direct reassurances to the Village.
- Illinois lawmakers say a committee hearing was not canceled for lack of progress, and the bill could be heard next week, while Pritzker stressed he won't harm taxpayers but can assist with infrastructure.
- The Indiana House will vote on Monday, and Governor Mike Braun signaled he would sign if it passes, intensifying Illinois' urgency to finalize a bill for property-tax certainty, officials said.
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