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Bears stadium talks: What lawmakers said after meeting with Roger Goodell

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Just 24 hours after a meeting took place between Gov. JB Pritzker, the Chicago Bears and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, we're hearing from some of the lawmakers who were present inside the meeting. While specifics about the meeting aren't publicly known, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch…

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Gov. Pritzker, Illinois leaders meet with NFL commissioner on Bears stadium (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell this week to discuss potential options for the state to reach an agreement for a new Chicago Bears stadium. Pritzker announced he had met with Goodell, along with Bears minority owner Pat Ryan, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “…

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Bears Stadium Saga: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritkzer met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Thursday (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    The Chicago Bears have said they've remained focused on building a new stadium in Northwest Indiana. But, on Thursday Illinois lawmakers announced they met with NFL leadership in regards to keeping the team in Illinois. On Thursday afternoon, Illinois Gov. J.B.

  3. Bloomberg

    JB Pritzker Met With NFL About Keeping Chicago Bears in Illinois (opens Bloomberg)

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    Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is signaling that he still sees hope his state will head off the Chicago Bears’ plan to move to Indiana.

  4. MyStateline

    NFL and Illinois leaders meet to discuss keeping the Bears in the state (opens MyStateline)

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    Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker met with NFL officials and legislative leaders on Thursday to discuss efforts to keep the Chicago Bears in the state following failed attempts to pass supportive legislation.

  5. WGN Chicago

    Chicago Bears stadium saga: Pritzker meets with Goodell, Ryan, top Illinois negotiators (opens WGN Chicago)

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    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WGN) — Movement behind the scenes continues to happen in the Chicago Bears' ongoing stadium saga, this time on the front of keeping the Bears in Illinois. According to a statement from Illinois Gov.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    NFL's Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state's General Assembly on Thursday, adding another wrinkle to the Chicago Bears' long-running pursuit of a new home.

  7. Sun Times

    NFL commissioner Roger Goodell visits Illinois again for more Bears stadium talks with Gov. JB Pritzker (opens Sun Times)

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    Illinois is still moving the chains in stadium talks to keep the Bears from jumping the state line to Indiana, officials said Thursday. Gov. JB Pritzker met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Bears minority owner Pat Ryan and the top legislative leaders who have been wrangling for several years ov…

  8. River Bender

    Pritzker's Office Says Bears Talks Continued Through Summer (opens River Bender)

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    CHICAGO – "The Governor's Office has remained in conversation with the Bears about their plans in Illinois throughout the summer. "Today, Governor Pritzker was grateful to meet in Illinois with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Pat Ryan, Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch, Rep. Kam Buckner, and Sen.

  9. Capitol Fax

    News coverage roundup: NFL commissioner meets with Pritzker, state lawmakers (opens Capitol Fax)

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    * Subscribers know more. Crain’s… NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Chicago Bears minority owner Pat Ryan met today with Gov. JB Pritzker and senior legislative leaders as the team considers its options for a new stadium.

  10. Fox32 Chicago

    Bears stadium talks: What lawmakers said after meeting with Roger Goodell (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Just 24 hours after a meeting took place between Gov. JB Pritzker, the Chicago Bears and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, we're hearing from some of the lawmakers who were present inside the meeting. While specifics about the meeting aren't publicly known, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch…

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