Illinois lawmakers propose stadium bill to keep Bears from relocating
Suntimes.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 4:06 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Illinois lawmakers are attempting to secure the Chicago Bears' future in the state by proposing legislation for a new stadium. Facing competition from Indiana, the lawmakers are working on a Hail Mary proposal to entice the team to establish a new dome at home. As the situation develops, no bill has yet been formally filed, and the urgency from state officials reflects concerns about the Bears' potential relocation. The next steps in this legislative effort remain to be seen as discussions continue.
- •Illinois lawmakers propose funding for a new Bears stadium.
- •The move aims to deter the Bears from moving to Indiana.
- •Legislation is still in development with no formal filing.
- •Pressure mounts as the proposed relocation deadline approaches.
- 4:06 AMSuntimes.com — Illinois lawmakers' fourth-down play to save Bears bill centers on publicly owned stadium - Chicago Sun-Times
"Legislation had yet to be filed on the Springfield equivalent of a Hail Mary pass to keep the team from being lured to Indiana.
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