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Pritzker Hires Attorney for Bears’ Arlington Heights Stadium Talks

1/22/2026

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's office signed a $25,000 contract with attorney Steve Argeris to advise on negotiations with the Chicago Bears for Arlington Heights stadium.
The contract is effective until June and lets Steve Argeris bill the state at a discounted rate.
The Chicago Bears seek legislative changes to move from Soldier Field and negotiate local property taxes.
Pritzker remains open to public funding for infrastructure around the new site.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's office signed a $25,000 contract with attorney Steve Argeris to advise on negotiations with the Chicago Bears for Arlington Heights stadium.
The contract is effective until June and lets Steve Argeris bill the state at a discounted rate.
The Chicago Bears seek legislative changes to move from Soldier Field and negotiate local property taxes.
Pritzker remains open to public funding for infrastructure around the new site.