Gov. JB Pritzker says he updated NFL commissioner as Arlington Heights, Indiana sites remain at forefront
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has updated NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell regarding the Chicago Bears' potential new stadium locations. The Bears are currently considering only Arlington Heights and Indiana for their new stadium, not Chicago. This comes amid a public disagreement between Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over the future of the team in the city.
- ▪Governor JB Pritzker recently spoke with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the Chicago Bears' stadium options.
- ▪The Bears are considering only Arlington Heights and Indiana for their new stadium, according to Pritzker.
- ▪Mayor Brandon Johnson has been making efforts to keep the Bears in Chicago, leading to a public disagreement with Pritzker.
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