Overview

• On national television Sunday, president Kevin Warren signaled that Arlington Heights is the only location under consideration for the Bears’ new stadium.
• The team says legislative approval of 'megaproject' legislation during the Oct. 14–30 veto session is essential to unlock property-tax freezes or fee-in-lieu arrangements for the project.
• Governor J.B. Pritzker has ruled out direct subsidies, offering only standard infrastructure upgrades and insisting on clear public benefits.
• Key lawmakers insist on repayment of the $525 million Soldier Field renovation debt and are seeking additional concessions before supporting any Bears-related bill.
• With just two weeks to build a legislative majority and limited outreach so far, the Bears face an uphill battle to secure approval in Springfield.