Governor J.B. Pritzker Blocks Bears Deal, Puts Illinois at Risk of Losing Its NFL Team

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Governor J.B. Pritzker Blocks Bears Deal, Puts Illinois at Risk of Losing Its NFL Team

The Illinois legislature failed to pass a measure that would keep the Bears in the state, opening the door for a potential move to Indiana. "We're not going to foist this on the taxpayers of the state of Illinois," Governor Pritzker said. The Bears are evaluating options in both Arlington Heights and Indiana, though no concrete option currently exists in Arlington Heights.

By Shubham Bhargav

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