Legislation that would assist the Chicago Bears’ stalled effort to move from the lakefront to a new domed stadium in Arlington Heights has “positive momentum” after languishing for years at the bottom of Springfield’s priority list.
But lawmakers involved in the negotiations say the emerging package hasn’t reached the end zone, with key details still being worked out behind the scenes.
The renewed push comes as Hoosier legislators work this week to meet a key deadline on a competing package meant to entice the Bears over the state line.
