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Roger Goodell says Chicago Bears 'looking at' Illinois stadium site
Goodell said the league is keeping both Arlington Heights and Indiana in play as an Illinois incentive bill awaits a vote.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois lawmakers recently to discuss the Chicago Bears' stadium search, confirming the state remains a viable option for the team's future home.
- Although Bears officials have prioritized feasibility studies for two sites in Hammond, Indiana, for which they pledged $2 billion, the organization still owns 326 acres in Arlington Heights.
- Legislative efforts stalled after the House adjourned without voting on a financing authority for municipalities with more than 70,000 residents, while a tax proposal failed during spring session.
- Illinois Gov. Pritzker confirmed he recently spoke with Goodell about the project, emphasizing his commitment to facilitating a deal that protects taxpayers while keeping the team in the state.
- The stadium search has dragged on for more than five years, and Goodell noted there is "no specific timetable" for a final decision as the team weighs options between the two states.
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Illinois still has a chance in Chicago Bears stadium talks: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
Arlington Heights may still be in contention as the future home of the Chicago Bears, according to new comments from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who remains directly involved in discussions about the team's stadium search.
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