Bears stadium talks shift to public model in Illinois

Recent discussions between the Bears and Illinois officials have focused on a public model for the new stadium. Thursday's meeting included Commissioner Roger Goodell, Bears minority owner Pat Ryan, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, and state legislative leaders, renewing hopes that the team won't leave for Indiana. bettingx.club

Public ownership would solve the property-tax question that has stalled the Bears' ability to convert the Arlington Park site. The team, which originally intended to privately finance the stadium, is facing leverage from the Indiana option, prompting Illinois officials to explore alternative strategies to keep the franchise in-state.