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Roger Goodell met with Gov. JB Pritzker, Illinois lawmakers about Bears stadium on Thursday

NFL head Roger Goodell recently sat down with state officials including Governor JB Pritzker and Pat Ryan to discuss the future home of the Chicago Bears. Discussions centered on keeping the franchise inside Illinois while ensuring financial protection for local taxpayers.

Leadership from the state general assembly also attended the discussions alongside the commissioner. While the organization has previously pointed publicly toward a location in Hammond, Indiana, league officials emphasized that prompt decisions remain necessary to establish a permanent venue for the team and its supporters.

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