Illinois Politics

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Illinois State Capitol building at dusk with politicians discussing a stadium blueprint, symbolizing the uncertain future of the Chicago Bears stadium deal.

Pritzker leaders adjourn session, leaving Bears stadium deal uncertain

Illinois legislative leaders adjourned their spring session in 2026 without a final vote on a critical 'megaprojects bill,' effectively stalling the Chicago Bears' $2 billion stadium investment.

Rafael Mendoza·June 2, 2026

Illinois State Capitol building at dusk with silhouettes of politicians, symbolizing the legislative defeat of the Chicago Bears stadium bill.

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Illinois Senate blocks Bears stadium bill, session adjourns

With just over 24 hours left in the legislative session, the Chicago Bears' 'megaprojects bill' lacked the votes to pass the Illinois Senate, effectively killing the team's public-private stadium fina

Caitlin O'Malley·June 1, 2026