Another Chicago suburb makes pitch for Bears stadium
Chicago Bears stadium talks heat up as Illinois and Indiana vie for a new home
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Pritzker has signaled openness to a special legislative session to finalize terms. ABC7 Chicago, the *Chicago Tribune*, CBS News, and NBC 5 Chicago are leading updates, framing the talks as a high-stakes race between Illinois and Indiana.
Local officials in Illinois are accelerating pitches to counter competing bids. Next steps hinge on legislative action in Illinois and the Bears’ final site selection.
Coverage does not yet specify Indiana’s counteroffers or the Bears’ timeline for a decision.
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Quick answers
Is the Bears stadium deal finalized?
No. Talks remain active, but no location or agreement has been confirmed.
Which states are in the running for the Bears?
Illinois and Indiana are the primary contenders, with suburban Illinois cities also pitching sites.
Could a special legislative session be called?
Governor Pritzker has indicated openness to it, but no formal announcement has been made.
Coverage (5)
- Illinois, Indiana governors debate Chicago Bears dome deal progress Fox 59 · 1d ago
- Chicago Bears football stadium news: Pritzker, Indiana officials say talks with NFL team remain active as McCook proposes site ABC7 Chicago · 1d ago
- Bears looking to cobble together Illinois bill with Gov. Pritzker saying team eyeing blend of two state bills Chicago Tribune · 1d ago
- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker open to calling special session for bill to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois CBS News · 1d ago
- Another suburban mayor makes pitch for Bears' stadium in Chicago area NBC 5 Chicago · 1d ago
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