Illinois Republicans Propose New Legislation to Retain Chicago Bears
Illinois Republicans are introducing new legislative proposals to persuade the Chicago Bears to remain in the state after the team announced plans to explore building a stadium in Hammond, Indiana. The Bears' decision follows the failure of Illinois lawmakers to pass legislation providing property tax certainty. Indiana has already approved over $1 billion in public subsidies for a new stadium. Republican lawmakers, including Rep. Dan Ugaste and Rep. Martin McLaughlin, are proposing bills to increase infrastructure funding and adjust the criteria for megaprojects. These efforts aim to restart negotiations with the Bears, despite the GOP's minority status in the state legislature. 
