Episode

How The Bears Got Nothing From Springfield

Podcast: The Block Club Chicago Podcast
Published: Jun 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 1287
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Summary

Despite a Hail Mary heave from the Illinois Senate in the final hours of the spring legislative session, state lawmakers ultimately failed to reach the end zone on a bill incentivizing the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Illinois.