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Illinois Governor Blindsided as Bears Praise Indiana Stadium Progress

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said it was surprised after the Bears publicly praised progress toward a potential stadium deal in Indiana. A spokesperson, Matt Hill, said Illinois was prepared to advance legislation after a three-hour meeting, but the team asked to pause the hearing for tweaks. Hours later, the Bears applauded Indiana’s momentum, escalating the interstate stadium battle.