Illinois lawmakers propose plan to keep Chicago Bears in the state
Capitolnewsillinois.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:09 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Illinois lawmakers are crafting legislation in a last-minute effort to retain the Chicago Bears in Illinois. The proposal aims to create a local stadium authority as part of an initiative to ensure the team remains in the state amidst ongoing discussions regarding their future home. This move comes as negotiations intensify, with sources confirming the urgency of the situation. The outcome of this legislative push could have significant implications for the Bears' long-term plans.
- •Lawmakers are crafting a new proposal for the Chicago Bears.
- •The initiative focuses on establishing a local stadium authority.
- •Discussions relate to the team's future home in Illinois.
- •Sources indicate urgency in negotiations regarding the Bears.
- 7:09 PMCapitolnewsillinois.com — Hail Mary effort to keep Bears in Illinois centers around local stadium authority - Capitol News Illinois
"SPRINGFIELD – In a last-minute bid to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, lawmakers are calling an audible. Two sources
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