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Illinois governor says Soldier Field debt not all on the Bears

January 16, 2026 | John Pletz, Crain's Chicago Business

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the debt “is not the core issue” in making a deal to keep the Bears in Illinois.

JAN. 16-22, 2026

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