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Bears Stadium Bills: Illinois and Indiana Vote Thursday

Illinois and Indiana lawmakers consider legislation Thursday for a potential Bears stadium, with Illinois hearings focused on Arlington Heights and Indiana aiming for Hammond.

In Illinois, a House committee will hear a revised bill offering tax breaks to lure the Bears to Arlington Heights. Governor JB Pritzker stated he will not let the team "fleece" taxpayers.

Meanwhile, Indiana's full Senate is expected to pass its bill to fund a stadium in Hammond. Both legislatures could vote on Thursday, though Chicago remains technically in the race.