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Pritzker upbeat on Bears bill despite legislators going on breakMar 03, 2026 2:09 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker remains optimistic about a potential Bears stadium deal, despite delays in the legislative calendar.
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‘We’ve got limited time’: Bears legislation advances in Springfield as Indiana governor signs billFeb 26, 2026 1:34 pm - An Illinois House committee Thursday advanced legislation that could give the Bears a big property tax break and clear the way to a new stadium in Arlington Heights, despite questions over the bill’s prospects in the legislature as a whole.
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Bears bill passes Indiana House; Pritzker says competing legislation in Springfield is ‘in a good place’Feb 24, 2026 6:02 pm - As Indiana’s House passed its Bears stadium bill Tuesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said there is agreement on competing Springfield legislation that’s been crafted during closed-door discussions, but now it’s up to legislators.
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‘This was not some inflection point’: Officials in Illinois play defense now that Indiana Bears bill is in motionFeb 20, 2026 5:11 pm - Officials including Gov. JB Pritzker and Arlington Heights Village Manager Randy Recklaus went on defense Friday amid movement in Indiana on legislation aimed at luring the Chicago Bears across state lines.
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Bears stadium legislation advances in Indiana as Illinois hearing abruptly canceledFeb 19, 2026 10:07 am - Northwest suburban officials were expected to testify in Springfield Thursday on behalf of a bill that would pave the way to a stadium at the former Arlington Park racetrack. Instead, that scene was playing out across state lines at Indiana’s state capitol.
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‘Positive signs of movement’: Bears bill set for first hearing in Springfield this weekFeb 14, 2026 11:15 am - Legislation that would give the Bears a long-term property tax break for a stadium complex on the former Arlington Park racetrack site is set for a hearing this week in the Illinois House.
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‘We have to win’: Northwest suburban officials hope to sack Indiana’s pursuit of Bears stadiumFeb 11, 2026 9:41 pm - Politicians, business and union leaders, and other supporters rallied Wednesday night to support legislation they say would clear the way to a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights. The event was held amid increasing efforts by Indiana officials to lure the team over the state line.
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‘Indiana is moving fast’: Arlington Heights group rallies to keep Bears in IllinoisFeb 03, 2026 6:50 pm - Touchdown Arlington, a pro-Bears-to-Arlington Heights business coalition, plans an event on Feb. 11 to rally support for the Bears’ proposed redevelopment of Arlington Park. The event comes amid the team’s increasing interest in Indiana.
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‘We cannot fumble this opportunity’: Arlington Heights officials say tax break bill needed to keep the Bears in IllinoisJan 16, 2026 10:12 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia and other local leaders on Friday urged Illinois legislators to pass property tax break legislation to support a Bears stadium redevelopment. Without it, he warned that Illinois could lose the Bears to Indiana.
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What has stalled Bears stadium deal? Report blames taxes and politicsJan 15, 2026 7:06 pm - A new report cites economics and politics as the main obstacles to a Bears stadium deal.
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