“The Bears, of course, say that isn’t true, and I believe the Bears when they say that.”
The sponsor warned that the franchise could realistically relocate across state lines to Indiana, where alternative legislative financing frameworks are already enacted.
“The Bears need to step up their game.
It’s ultimately up to them to get 60 votes in the House and 30 in the Senate that are required to pass this bill,” Cunningham said.
Cunningham contrasted the present political friction with historical stadium agreements where executive leaders maintained unified positions.
“The governor and the mayor were working together, pulling from the same side of the rope. That is not the case right now,” Cunningham said.
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“Absent that, it’s very difficult to pass a bill.”
Bears, NFL Officials Confirm Two-Site Evaluation
The professional football team issued a formal communication rejecting claims that a municipal venue in Chicago remains an option for future operations.
“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal.
There is not a viable site in the city,” the team said in a statement.
The franchise reiterated its targeted timeline to the public and league officials during regional leadership summits.
“The team has been clear with the city of Chicago and state leaders there are only two viable stadium locations under consideration, Arlington Heights and Hammond, and a decision is expected between the two later this spring or early summer,” the team said.
