Chicago Bears

The Illinois Senate reconvenes Tuesday with four weeks left to reach a deal to keep the Bears from leaving for Indiana.

The statewide survey of 1,000 Illinois residents was conducted in March.

The measure passed after three years on the backburner, but Senate passage uncertain

The Bears continue to weigh whether to build a stadium in Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana. A new property tax relief element to a measure that would allow the Bears to renegotiate their property taxes with the northwest suburb is seen as essential in getting support from lawmakers outside of Chicago, including Republicans.

Bill would allow Bears, other mega developments, to negotiate tax rates with local governments

Illinois lawmakers were caught off guard by the team’s embrace of Indiana effort

Illinois lawmakers say progress has been made, but hurdles remain

Franchise threatened to move to Indiana if Illinois lawmakers don’t lend a hand

Gov. JB Pritzker called the team’s latest shift in its stadium focus “a startling slap in the face.”

Governor leaves door open for Democratic National Convention to return to the city