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Illinois House adjourns without approving Bears stadium bill, stalling the plan.
Senate approved the bill 37-17, but the House did not vote before adjournment.
Bears may shift focus to Hammond, Indiana, as a potential option if Illinois stalls.
Officials cited rushed drafting and lack of honest debate as concerns for the bill.
If Illinois fails to act, Chicago could be at a disadvantage in attracting the Bears.
The plan would have allowed ownership mechanics involving taxes in lieu and lease options.
Bears owner George McCaskey faces a decision on whether to stay in Illinois or move.
Illinois lawmakers signaled resolution sooner than later, but a special session was not planned.
The Bears’ decision could influence state budgeting and tax discussions in Illinois.
Indiana had its own favorable groundwork ready as Illinois debates funding options.

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The Illinois Senate advanced a stadium-financing bill but the House did not vote, delaying a path to tax relief for a Bears stadium.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker reiterated that taxpayer money would not be given to a billionaire-owned project, framing the deal as a public-interest decision.
The Bears are weighing Hammond, Indiana, as a serious option if Illinois incentives remain unavailable, with Hammond officials signaling readiness.
Bears executives had already assigned consultants, attorneys, utilities specialists, and environmental lawyers to Hammond for due diligence.
Bears board members, including George McCaskey and Kevin Warren, would approve any major decision after a formal review this month.
Indiana cities pitched sites, with Hammond presenting a compelling, taxpayer-friendly push that could outcompete Illinois options.
Experts say the Bears’ best path may be to sign a lease quickly and announce a move to Hammond if Illinois incentives fall short.
The Bears face a five-year odyssey since they bid on Arlington International Racecourse and hired leadership changes to guide their stadium plan.
The legislative setback reflects broader debate over public subsidies for large sports venues in Illinois.

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