IL lawmakers look to fall session for stadium framework aimed at keeping Chicago Bears in state

Illinois lawmakers are expected to discuss a stadium framework during next week’s fall veto session, with the aim of keeping the Chicago Bears in the state. One proposal would let the team build and operate a stadium while transferring ownership to a public stadium authority, potentially addressing property-tax concerns. The Bears’ 300-acre Arlington Heights site remains undeveloped as talks continue over taxes and possible state assistance, ABC7 Chicago reported.