Bears stadium could be publicly owned in Illinois

Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois officials, including Governor JB Pritzker and legislative leaders, to discuss a public ownership model for the Bears' potential new stadium. The meeting renewed hope that the team won't leave Illinois, despite Bears president Kevin Warren and primary owner George McCaskey being absent.

Public ownership would solve property tax issues that have stalled the Bears' ability to convert the Arlington Park site into a new stadium. The original plan for the Bears to privately finance and own the stadium hasn't gained sufficient traction, prompting Illinois officials to explore alternative strategies to keep the team in state. esporist.com