{
  "id": 11288213,
  "title": "NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/nfls-goodell-meets-with-illinois-governor-as-the-bears-continue",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T21:51:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/01/nfls-goodell-meets-with-illinois-governor-as-the-bears-continue-pursuit-of-new-stadium"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell convened with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and state lawmakers on Thursday, intensifying the Chicago Bears' ongoing quest for a new stadium. The meeting came as the franchise had previously been focused on Hammond, Indiana, but now Illinois appears to remain in play. Representatives from Illinois included Speaker Chris Welch, Sen. Bill Cunningham, and Rep. Kam Buckner. The meeting aimed to keep the Bears in Illinois and safeguard taxpayers. The league appreciated the opportunity to discuss the matter with Pritzker and the state legislators, emphasizing timely action for the team's long-term stadium solution.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}