J.B. Pritzker

“What I can do is make sure that there is a piece of legislation that would work for the Bears. And then it's up to the Bears where they want to put their stadium, and we want to make sure that the opportunity for them is in the state of Illinois.”

J.B. Pritzker · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Pritzker said he will ensure there is legislation that works for the Bears and that the opportunity for them remains in Illinois.

“I think it'll get taken up in the Veto session in mid-November and early December.”

J.B. Pritzker · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Pritzker said he expects the legislation to be taken up in the Veto session in mid-November and early December.

“Well, you know, we've been working with the Chicago Bears, and we've been working with the city of Arlington Heights, as well as the folks in the city of Chicago, on where the Bears might want to build a stadium, and what that legislation will look like,”

J.B. Pritzker · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06

Governor J.B. Pritzker said this week that legislation meant to keep the Bears in Illinois is coming.