Roger Goodell says Chicago Bears 'looking at' Illinois stadium site
While Bears' leadership recently said its 'sole focus' is to build a new stadium in Indiana, Roger Goodell said he recently met with Illinois lawmakers.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently met with select Illinois lawmakers to support the Chicago Bears' efforts in finalizing plans for a new stadium. However, Goodell provided no insight into whether these meetings suggest the Bears, who have a standing offer to relocate to Hammond, Indiana, are any closer to deciding between building in Arlington Heights, Illinois, or Hammond.
The decision on the team's future location was expected weeks ago, but an Illinois bill that could incentivize the Bears to move to Arlington Heights has not yet reached a vote. Goodell told reporters that there is "no specific timetable" and that the league wants to ensure all three potential locations - Indiana, Arlington Heights, and Illinois - have a fair chance to present their best case.
Goodell's involvement in stadium discussions seems routine, as he emphasized that it's common for him to engage with public officials and stakeholders on matters affecting the NFL. Despite Bears chairman George McCaskey and team president Kevin Warren publicly committing to the Northwest Indiana project, no ground has been broken for the stadium, as the team and league continue to negotiate in Illinois.
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