Illinois Lawmakers Postpone Vote on Bears Stadium Until Fall Session
Illinois legislators concluded their spring session without voting on a bill to keep the Chicago Bears in-state, deferring the stadium decision until the fall. The Bears are expected to announce their plans shortly.
Courtney Cronin Jun 1, 2026, 09:00 AM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000. She previously worked at the San Jose Mercury News as a multimedia sports journalist. Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48938235/lawmakers-adjourn-passing-bill-keep-bears-chicago)._
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