The Chicago Bears are going to need an overtime miracle to pass a bill that would provide help for the team to build in Arlington Heights. The Illinois

It’s fourth down for the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, and the Bears may need a Hail Mary to get a deal for a new stadium in Arlington Heights. The NFL franchise’s

The governor said he and top Illinois Democratic legislative leaders have stuck to their principles in protecting taxpayers' interests over those of an NFL franchise.

About the Bears bill: With fears growing that the Chicago Bears could move to Indiana, lawmakers tried twice to get a Bears bill over the finish line, failing both times – though House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said there would be more discussions on a plan this summer.

Senate approves bill aimed at addressing concerns, but House punts the issue

Legislation had yet to be filed on the Springfield equivalent of a Hail Mary pass to keep the team from being lured to Indiana.

The Bears stadium megaproject plan died Saturday but other attempts at a path to an Arlington Heights project with Chicago involved are reportedly possible.

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The clock on the legislative session eventually ran out early Monday, leaving the fate of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears in limbo.

Tyrique Stevenson got burned more than once at Bears OTAs, and his rough start could create a real opening for rookie Malik Muhammad in Chicago.