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Chicago Bears Board Votes to Advance Stadium Project in Hammond, Indiana

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Board Approval and the Shift to Hammond

The Chicago Bears Board of Directors voted Thursday to advance a stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, officially signaling a significant shift in the team’s long-standing search for a new home. The decision follows the Illinois General Assembly’s failure to pass legislation that would have facilitated a stadium deal within the state. Board Approval and … Read more

Illinois Lawmakers Pivot to New Stadium Strategy After Bears Tax Bill Fails

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The Collapse of the Megaprojects Tax Relief Plan

Illinois lawmakers are scrambling during the final hours of the spring legislative session to craft a new stadium-financing framework for the Chicago Bears. After the collapse of a proposed property tax relief bill on Saturday, negotiators are now pivoting toward a model that would allow municipalities to create public stadium authorities. The Collapse of the … Read more