Overview
- Indiana Senate Bill 27 was introduced and sent to Appropriations to create a Northwest Indiana stadium authority with powers to acquire, finance and lease facilities.
- The Bears called the Indiana legislation a “significant milestone,” thanking Gov. Mike Braun and lawmakers for advancing a framework for discussions.
- Arlington Heights officials held a “Keep the Bears in Illinois” push, urging passage of a Mega Projects/PILOT bill to enable negotiated property taxes for the team-owned Arlington Park site.
- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker reiterated opposition to state funds for stadium construction but signaled willingness to support roads, utilities and related infrastructure, citing taxpayer protections.
- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell toured the Arlington Heights parcel and Northwest Indiana sites, and the team surveyed season-ticket holders about a venue roughly 20 miles from Chicago, with no site decision announced.