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Gov. JB Pritzker ready to own possible Bears departure after Illinois House punts on stadium bill
- Gov. JB Pritzker warned the Bears could depart for Indiana if a taxpayer-friendly stadium plan fails to advance.
- The House did not vote on Cunningham’s late-session stadium bill before adjourning for the summer.
- The measure would have allowed municipalities to form stadium authorities and negotiate tax incentives.
- House Speaker Emanuel Welch said the bill was not voted on to ensure accuracy and proper consideration.
- Illinois Senate President Don Harmon criticized pushing through a deal without broad support.
- Pritzker emphasized stronger megaprojects/PILOT tax-incentive reform is still needed in Illinois.
- City leaders voiced skepticism about the latest stadium proposal.
- The Bears have indicated they will decide their destination by early summer.
- Governor signaled ongoing talks could continue into the summer.
- Illinois is debating PILOT megaprojects along with other megaproject incentives.
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