# Chris Welch: Bears Stadium Talks Are Happening, But No Special Session Yet

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Podcast: [Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forward-progress-a-chicago-bears-podcast-7447342)
Published: 2026-07-09T18:00:00+00:00
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Dan Bernstein and Matt Abbatacola bring you the latest on the Bears stadium saga as Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch confirms that “conversations are happening” between the Bears and state lawmakers. Plus, tickets are still available to hear Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren speak in Lake Forest on July 16. 0:00 Kevin Warren 3:30 Bears Stadium 12:00 Best Offensive Environments in the NFL 20:30 Top 10 Defensive Tackles The guys also take a trip around the NFL, breaking down the biggest news, notes, and storylines from across the league. #chicagobears #bears #chicago #chicagosports #calebwilliams #sportstalk Make sure to subscribe to... ✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered ✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈 ✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀 All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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