Roger Goodell Affirms Illinois Still Has Chance to Retain Bears

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated that Illinois still has a chance to keep the Chicago Bears, despite the team's recent announcement about plans for a new stadium in Indiana.

During a press conference at the owners' meeting, Goodell mentioned that the Bears' purchased site in Arlington Heights, Illinois, could still serve as their next home. He noted that there is no specific timeline for decisions, but emphasized the importance of providing opportunities for both Arlington Heights and Indiana.

Goodell recently met with officials from Illinois, where proposals for taxpayer-funded infrastructure improvements have stalled, while Indiana has shown willingness to invest tax dollars to attract the team. The Bears have a long history in Chicago, but it remains uncertain whether they will relocate to a suburb in Illinois or to Indiana.