Chicago politicians are doing Windy City politician things to try to keep the Bears in town
Chicago politicians are attempting to keep the Bears football team in the city despite the team's plans to relocate. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for lacking a strategy to retain the team. The Bears have indicated they are considering new stadium locations in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana.
- ▪The Chicago Bears have announced their intention to leave the city for a new stadium.
- ▪Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has publicly criticized Mayor Brandon Johnson for not having a plan to keep the Bears.
- ▪The team is evaluating two potential stadium sites, one in Arlington Heights and another in Hammond, Indiana.
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OutKick-Sports Chicago politicians are doing Windy City politician things to try to keep the Bears in town Chicago legislators accused of slow-walking legislative process By Armando Salguero OutKick Published May 21, 2026 3:05pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Chicago Bears negotiations Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having "no plan" on keeping the Bears in his city after three years. The Chicago Bears have made it clear to the NFL on multiple occasions, including this week at an NFL meeting in Orlando, they are leaving the city and will build a new stadium either in Arlington Heights, Illinois, or in Hammond, Indiana.
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