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New Bears stadium in Illinois could be publicly owned

Recent discussions between the Chicago Bears and state leaders have shifted toward a publicly owned stadium model for a potential new facility in Arlington Heights. A high-profile meeting involving Governor JB Pritzker, Roger Goodell, Pat Ryan, and legislative leaders aimed to craft acceptable legislation and keep the franchise within Illinois, even as the team maintains parallel focus on an alternative site in Indiana.

Key executives Kevin Warren and George McCaskey were noticeably absent from the talks.

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