Pritzker hits Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having 'no plan' to keep the Bears in the city
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for lacking a plan to keep the Chicago Bears in the city. Pritzker highlighted that the Bears have indicated Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, as their only viable options for relocation. Despite the criticism, Pritzker expressed his desire to keep the team in Chicago while ensuring taxpayer interests are protected.
- ▪Governor Pritzker stated that Mayor Johnson has no plan to keep the Bears in Chicago after three years.
- ▪A Bears spokesperson mentioned that Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, are the only viable locations for the team.
- ▪The Mayor's Office reiterated its interest in constructing a publicly owned stadium to retain the Bears in the city.
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Media Pritzker hits Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for having 'no plan' to keep the Bears in the city A Bears spokesperson previously said the only two viable locations for the team were Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana By Lindsay Kornick Fox News Published May 18, 2026 8:00pm 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" for keeping the Bears in his city after three years. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., took some shots against Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday over having "no plan" for how to keep the Chicago Bears in the Windy City.
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