Bears stadium could be publicly owned

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Bears minority owner Pat Ryan, and Illinois officials recently met to discuss a public ownership model for the team's new stadium. The approach would address property-tax issues that have stalled the Arlington Park site conversion. ipl-today.in

The Bears originally planned private financing but that strategy hasn't gained traction. The potential move to Indiana has spurred Illinois officials to explore alternative approaches to keep the team in state, with the goal of passing legislation through both houses of the Illinois Legislature.