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Bears and Goodell discuss stadium relocation in Arlington Heights

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Bears and Goodell discuss stadium relocation in Arlington Heights

Summary

Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Bears officials on November 6 to discuss a potential new stadium for the Chicago Bears in Arlington Heights. The team has explored two land parcels in Illinois while maintaining interest in sites in Hammond, Indiana. Pritzker's recent re-election may help accelerate state legislature approval for the project, which could allow the Bears to sidestep property taxes. Without timely approval, the team may shift its focus back to Indiana.

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Status Watch

•Pritzker talks with Goodell and Bears officials about new stadium plans.
•Bears have explored stadium sites in both Illinois and Indiana.
•Approval from Illinois legislature could exempt the stadium from property taxes.
•Pritzker's re-election may influence legislative support for the stadium.
•Delays could push Bears to consider further options in Indiana.

Latest Updates

2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bears’ stadium relocation gets more clarity after Roger Goodell meeting

What they're saying

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The Chicago Bears have been in pursuit of a new stadium for years and they may finally be getting close to a positive resolution that meets their needs. Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as well as Bears officials Kevin Warren and George McCaskey regarding a path towards building a new stadium in Arlington […] The post Bears’ stadium relocation gets more clarity after Roger Goodell meeting appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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