Bears stadium deal delayed as Illinois focuses on budget

Efforts to reach an agreement that would entice the Chicago Bears to remain in Illinois have taken a back seat to balancing the state's budget. With the legislative session ending at midnight on May 31, stadium discussions have been superseded by budget priorities. tbzikra.org

Without an eleventh-hour resolution, the Bears may consider moving to Hammond, Indiana, where they have received an offer to build a new stadium. The team faces a decision on whether to view Indiana as a bargaining chip or seriously consider relocation, following recent examples of teams moving to new venues in other states.