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Mayor Johnson supports new proposal for Bears stadium in Chicago

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Mayor Johnson supports new proposal for Bears stadium in Chicago

Summary

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sees potential in a new proposal to keep the Chicago Bears in the city after a recent legislative failure to assist a move to Arlington Heights. The proposal allows municipalities in Cook County, including Chicago, to create a stadium authority that would construct a publicly owned stadium for the Bears. Johnson advocated for this model, emphasizing the need for public ownership to avoid property taxes. The proposal emerged following the legislature's failure to support long-term tax breaks for 'megaprojects,' including the Bears' ambitions. With this renewed interest, Johnson aims to position Chicago favorably in future stadium discussions.

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By the Numbers

•Johnson supports new legislation for a Bears stadium in Chicago.
•The proposal allows for public ownership to avoid property taxes.
•Legislators previously failed to act on long-term tax break proposals.
•Bears have considered relocating to Arlington Heights and Indiana.
•Arlington Heights officials express disappointment over legislative failures.

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9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Mayor Brandon Johnson sees opening in latest stadium proposal to keep Bears in Chicago

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CHICAGO — After Illinois lawmakers failed to pass legislation to help the Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed a new proposal as an opening to reconsider Chicago as the site for a new Bears stadium. Johnson voiced tentative support for efforts that would allow municipalities in Cook County with populations of more than 70,000, including Chicago and ...
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