NFL Commissioner Meets Illinois Officials on Chicago Bears Stadium Plans
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and state legislative leaders to discuss the Chicago Bears' ongoing pursuit of a new stadium.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 1, 2026 — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently met with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and state legislative leaders to discuss the future stadium plans for the Chicago Bears. The meeting focused on the team’s ongoing efforts to secure a new venue.
The specific date of the meeting was not provided. The discussions centered on the Chicago Bears’ pursuit of a new stadium, a long-standing objective for the NFL franchise. Representatives from the Illinois state government, including Governor Pritzker and legislative leaders, were present to engage with Commissioner Goodell on this matter.
Details regarding the specifics of the stadium proposal, potential locations, financial implications, or legislative actions discussed were not disclosed. The outcome of the meeting and any subsequent steps agreed upon by the parties involved were also not made public. Information about which specific legislative leaders attended the meeting was not available.
The Chicago Bears have been exploring options for a new stadium for some time, with various proposals and discussions occurring over the past several years. This meeting signifies continued engagement between the NFL, the team, and state government officials regarding significant infrastructure projects that impact professional sports franchises.
Story summarized from the original created by JAY COHEN, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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