Illinois Lawmakers Adjourn Without Bears Stadium Deal, Pritzker Defends Decision
Illinois lawmakers adjourned without approving a stadium incentives structure aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker and legislative leaders defended their decision, citing the late emergence of bill language and a reluctance to allocate taxpayer dollars to a wealthy football team. The proposed bill would have allowed the Bears to avoid property taxes on a new stadium, but it was not taken up by the House. Pritzker expressed willingness to work on a stadium package over the summer, though a special session is not currently planned. 
