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Mayor Brandon Johnson in Springfield pushes against Bears suburban stadium and for Chicago funding boost
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson arrived at the state Capitol on Wednesday with an ambitious agenda and three weeks before the General Assembly’s scheduled adjournment as he pressed lawmakers on a sweepi...

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Mayor Johnson's final push in Springfield to keep Bears at Soldier Field, revenue wish list
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Chicago Mayor Johnson determined to block Bears' move to Arlington Heights
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Springfield wish list: Digital ad tax and other levies — but not the Bears’ bill
Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield this week with a revenue wish list he says Chicago sorely needs, amid ongoing buzz over whether the Chicago Bears will clinch a megaprojects bill to move...

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Johnson makes final push in Springfield to keep Bears at Soldier Field, talks revenue wish list
Mayor Johnson determined to block Bears' move to Arlington Heights
Mayor Brandon Johnson in Springfield on Wednesday to seek revenue for Chicago, discuss Bears stadium plans
“The infrastructure that they’re even discussing in the suburbs, those infrastructure needs have been present on the lakefront for a very long time,” the mayor said Tuesday.

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Chicago mayor rips ‘ultra-rich’ in last-ditch attempt to block Bears’ stadium move

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blasted lawmakers considering providing the Bears with a tax break to pursue a new stadium.
NPR Illinois

What a survey of residents shows about the Chicago Bears push for a new stadium

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker sounded the alarm last week when he warned Illinois residents would be upset if the Chicago Bears did as they have threatened to do; move across state lines to Hammond, Indiana in search of greener pastures and a new stadium.
MyStateline.com

Illinois State Senate reconvenes to finalize Chicago Bears stadium deal

The Illinois State Senate reconvenes today in Springfield, facing a legislative deadline to finalize a stadium deal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois.

Chicago Bears mock schedule: Our wish list for maximum theater in 2026

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Chicago could reap billions in tax exemptions in Bears' Megaprojects Bill

Arlington Heights is the focus of an oft-discusssed megaprojects bill, but provisions could provide Chicago with billions in tax exemptions.

Chicago Bears edge rusher search narrows as best remaining fit becomes clear

The Bears still need an edge rusher, but the free agent pool is shrinking. One veteran stands out as the best fit for Ryan Poles.

Chicago Bears Could Enter A Massive Defensive Reset in 2027

According to Chicago Bears analyst Ben Devine, the team only has ONE player on their defensive line that will be owed any money in 2027.

How Caleb Williams Alters His Approach After Losing Top Bears Target

A new personnel group at receiver for the Chicago Bears means a change in targeting for their QB, but it might be a less significant change than some imagine.