Illinois fails to secure funding to keep Bears in state amid relocation talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:21 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Illinois legislature has not passed a measure that would allow the Chicago Bears to remain in the state. Governor J.B. Pritzker stated he was unwilling to allocate taxpayer dollars to support a billionaire-owned team. As a result, the Bears are now considering a move to Indiana, a situation Pritzker hopes will leverage a better deal in Arlington Heights. This development could lead to the team's relocation if no resolution is reached.
- •Illinois legislature fails to pass measures to keep the Bears in state
- •Pritzker refuses to commit taxpayer funds for the team's benefit
- •Bears may consider relocation to Indiana amid ongoing discussions
- •Potential leverage situation regarding Arlington Heights development
- 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker wasn't willing to "foist" billions onto taxpayers
"The Illinois legislature failed to pass a measure that would keep the Bears in the state.
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