Illinois weighs mega property-tax deal to keep Bears stadium in-state
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Illinois lawmakers advanced a bill to let the Chicago Bears negotiate property-tax costs for a potential domed stadium in Illinois, aiming to keep the team from moving to Arlington Heights or Hammond, but Chicago Democrats demand city concessions and the measure faces delays as Indiana lures with incentives.
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- Read the Chicago Bears' statement after Gov. Braun signs stadium bill NBC 5 Chicago
- Chicago Bears news: Illinois lawmakers file amended bill, Indiana House approves bill to invest $1B into Hammond NFL stadium ABC7 Chicago
- Former Governor Pat Quinn urges Bears to stay in Illinois, launches online petition WGN-TV
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