Chicago Bears news today: Illinois House committee cancels meeting to hear Bears stadium bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) — It appears an Illinois House committee that could have brought the Bears a step closer to a new stadium in Illinois has been canceled, but Indiana could take steps.
The House Revenue and Finance Committee canceled a meeting Wednesday to hear the “Mega Project” bill.
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No date has been set on a new hearing.
The bill could give the Bears a long-term property tax break for their proposed stadium in Arlington Heights.
Wednesday, Governor Pritzker mentioned progress is being made towards keeping the stadium in Illinois.
Pritzker and his staff, and lawmakers have been meeting with Bears brass behind closed doors.
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The renewed urgency comes as Indiana is looking to bring the team across state lines.
Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a stadium authority similar to Illinois Sports facilities authority.
The bill out of Indiana faces a deadline of Thursday to pass out of a House Committee.
Pitches have been made to lure the Bears to cities like Gary, Portage, and Hammond.
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