Bears: More work needed on bill (Updated)
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller
* The Bears…
Chicago Bears Statement on HB 910 Passing Out of the Illinois House:
“We welcome the progress made on the House’s version of the mega project bill; however, additional amendments are necessary to make the Arlington Heights site feasible for our stadium project. We support Illinois leaders as they determine the path forward to making the essential changes to the mega project bill and aligning on infrastructure funding.”
…Adding…. The Governor’s office…
“Governor Pritzker has been clear and consistent for years that the Bears should remain in Illinois, and that any legislation needs to protect taxpayers. Throughout the past few months, the Governor’s Office brought team leadership, local officials, and legislative partners to the table to craft a deal around public infrastructure improvements, property tax fairness, and affordability measures. Today is an important step, and the Governor’s Office looks forward to working with the Illinois General Assembly to advance a bill that reflects our shared priorities.”
- @misterjayem - Wednesday, Apr 22, 26 @ 8:56 pm:
Did the Bears get some new leverage of which the rest of us are unaware?
– MrJM
- Candy Dogood - Wednesday, Apr 22, 26 @ 9:22 pm:
===Did the Bears get some new leverage ===
They’re probably about to announce a stadium deal being offered by Iowa or Missouri at this point. Make way for the Bettendorf Bears[reposted without banned punctuation]
Iowa’s already got the Iowa Cubs in Des Moines, why not the Iowa Bears?
- TNR - Wednesday, Apr 22, 26 @ 9:26 pm:
== Did the Bears get some new leverage ==
I don’t think so. Based on what the Speaker said in his press conference, tonight was primarily about showing that the House could pass something. What’s actually in the bill seems like an afterthought. Heck, check out the Bears statement. They need “essential changes” to their own bill?