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Lake County state rep proposes legislation to keep Bears in Illinois

Lakemchenryscanner.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:32 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Lake County state rep proposes legislation to keep Bears in Illinois

Summary

On June 16, a state representative from Lake County introduced legislation aimed at preserving the Chicago Bears' presence in Illinois. This action comes after the Bears announced their intention to relocate to Indiana. The representative characterized the legislation as straightforward, seeking to address the concerns surrounding the team's move and bolster local support. The Bears have been exploring various options for a new stadium site, including Arlington Park, due to difficulties in negotiations.

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Key Details

•State representative introduces legislation on June 16.
•Legislation aims to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois.
•Bears announced plans to move to Indiana.
•Current negotiations involve potential stadium at Arlington Park.
•Legislation described as straightforward by the representative.

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4:32 PMLakemchenryscanner.com — 'Can't afford to lose [them]': State rep from Lake County unveils legislation to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois - Lake and McHenry County Scanner

What they're saying

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A state representative from Lake County said Monday he has unveiled "straightforward" legislation designed to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois after the team announced it was officially moving to Indiana.
— Lakemchenryscanner.comby Sam Borcia, Sam Borcia

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