Report: Bears Stadium Talks Stall as Illinois Prioritizes $55B Budget

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Report: Bears Stadium Talks Stall as Illinois Prioritizes $55B Budget

The Bears' efforts to secure a new stadium deal in Illinois have taken a back seat as state lawmakers focus on finalizing a $55 billion budget. Discussions continue, but time is running short before the legislative session ends, per the Chicago Tribune. If no agreement is reached, the Bears may have to consider Hammond, Indiana, raising fresh questions about whether the franchise could leave Illinois.


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