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Arlington Heights Bears Stadium Legislation Stalls Ahead of May 31 Deadline

Governor Pritzker provides an update on a proposed megaprojects bill aimed at securing a new domed stadium for the Chicago Bears in Arlington Heights.

By Colin Percy · May 28, 2026

Governor J.B. Pritzker is navigating final legislative negotiations ahead of the May 31 adjournment deadline regarding a "megaprojects" bill. The legislation is intended to facilitate the construction of a new domed stadium for the Chicago Bears in Arlington Heights, Illinois, amid ongoing discussions to keep the franchise within the state rather than relocating to Hammond, Indiana.

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