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Bears exit from Chicago closer to reality as House passes bill helping Arlington Heights bid
The measure represents the first major legislative step toward ensuring the Bears stay in Illinois. The thorny details of infrastructure funding for Arlington Heights — which are likely to include help for Chicago — must still be dealt with before lawmakers adjourn from the spring session

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Key bill for Chicago Bears' stadium projects clears House hurdles
Changes introduced to Illinois megaprojects bill that seeks to keep Bears in state
Chicagoans want to see Bears move to Arlington Heights — not Indiana, a Suffolk-Tribune poll says
DeFabo Akin’s thoughts about the Bears’ potential move reflect how the majority of Chicagoans feel, a new poll found.

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Illinois lawmakers move to keep Chicago Bears in state with new tax deal proposal
Illinois House Democrats push Bears stadium tax deal as Republicans seek property tax relief
Illinois House of Representatives in session as clock ticks on Chicago Bears stadium saga
The league's stadium committee is set to meet with Bears leadership next week to discuss the franchise's search for a new home.

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IL lawmakers could take up Bears stadium bill Wednesday
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Lawmakers sweeten pot to keep Bears in Illinois, with stadium bill linked to statewide property tax relief

Key coaching staff connection makes Keldric Faulk an even more compelling option for the Chicago Bears in the first-round

The Chicago Bears have been linked to multiple top defensive ends in the 2026 NFL Draft and the most controversial option has easily been Auburn's Keldric Faulk, and a key coaching staff connection could come into play.

NFC North won't be handed to Chicago Bears without improvements

The Chicago Bears must make improvements to their roster if they want to repeat as NFC North champions in 2026.

3 things we learned from Chicago Bears, including confidence in options at No. 25 and a T.J. Edwards update

Assistant GM Jeff King said the Chicago Bears will be “adaptable” in the NFL draft, while linebacker T.J. Edwards discussed his recovery from a broken fibula.

Chicago Bears 7-Round Mock Draft: A Complete Blueprint to Build a Contender

The Bears take an aggressive, defense-first approach in this 7-round mock draft, adding impact talent at every level while still addressing one key offensive need.

Dayo Odeyingbo Has Just 1 Week Before Things with Bears Get Uncomfortable

This article was originally published on www.dawindycity.com as Dayo Odeyingbo Has Just 1 Week Before Things with Bears Get Uncomfortable.

Chicago Bears are picking up right tackle Darnell Wright’s 5th-year option, report says

Picking up Darnell Wright’s fifth-year option could be a first step toward a long-term extension, but in the meantime it keeps him in place through 2027.

4 Current Chicago Bears Players Who Could Lose Their Jobs on Draft Night

With the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner, we're taking a look at four Chicago Bears players who could lose their job after the three-day event commences later this week.