Pritzker Meets Goodell And Ryan On Keeping Bears In Illinois

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Bears minority owner Pat Ryan, and top state negotiators to discuss efforts keeping the Chicago Bears franchise in the state. The meeting took place on Thursday following reports of ongoing behind-the-scenes movement regarding the team's stadium situation. During this week's gathering, Gov. Pritzker expressed gratitude for participating in a productive discussion focused on protecting taxpayers while ensuring the Bears remain in Illinois. Ryan is set to inaugurate his privately funded $875 million namesake stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston later this weekend.