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Illinois House stalls Bears stadium; Indiana approves subsidy.

6/1/2026

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The Illinois House adjourned before 5 a.m. Monday, leaving the Bears stadium act unpassed.
The Illinois Senate approved the bill within hours, but it stalled in the House.
Speaker Chris Welch ruled out a session on the Bears’ request.
The Bears pledged $2 billion and will pick a site by spring.
Indiana approved a stadium subsidy bill using tax-backed bonds.

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Story summary

The Illinois House adjourned before 5 a.m. Monday, leaving the Bears stadium act unpassed.
The Illinois Senate approved the bill within hours, but it stalled in the House.
Speaker Chris Welch ruled out a session on the Bears’ request.
The Bears pledged $2 billion and will pick a site by spring.
Indiana approved a stadium subsidy bill using tax-backed bonds.