The Brief
- Indiana lawmakers unveiled a proposal to build a publicly financed stadium to lure the Bears across state lines, which the team called a “significant development.”
- Arlington Heights officials are urging Illinois lawmakers to approve a property tax deal, warning the Bears could face massive tax bills and leave the state.
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois still has the advantage and that fans want the Bears to remain in the state.
CHICAGO – Bears fans are gearing up for this weekend’s NFC divisional playoff matchup with the Rams, but the battle off the field is intensifying.
Indiana lawmakers have entered the race to build a new stadium for the Bears across state lines. They unveiled their proposal Thursday night, and by Friday, officials in Arlington Heights were feeling the pressure.
Arlington Heights Mayor James Tinaglia, joined by a coalition of political and labor leaders, urged Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois lawmakers to finalize a deal or risk losing the Bears to Indiana…