The Illinois state legislature has concluded its spring session without securing a legislative agreement to retain the Chicago Bears franchise within the state.

伊利諾州議會已結束春季會議，但尚未達成立法協議以留住芝加哥熊隊在該州。

The primary catalyst for the current instability is the franchise's requirement for property tax certainty, a condition that has remained unmet by Illinois officials. Initial legislative efforts focused on a 'megaprojects' bill, which proposed payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) for the team's 326-acre acquisition in Arlington Heights. This measure failed in the Senate due to opposition from legislators concerned with the fiscal implications of granting tax concessions to a high-valuation entity and a desire among Chicago-based representatives to maintain the team's urban presence.

目前不穩定的主因是球隊要求房產稅的確定性，而伊利諾州官員一直未能滿足此條件。最初的立法努力集中於一份「巨型項目」法案，提議球隊在阿靈頓高地購入的326英畝土地可採取「以付款代替稅收」（PILOT）的方式。此措施在參議院被否決，原因是部分議員擔心向高估值實體提供稅務優惠會帶來財政影響，且芝加哥的代表希望維持球隊在市區的地位。

In a final attempt to facilitate a rapprochement between the team and the state, Senator Bill Cunningham introduced a proposal to establish municipal stadium authorities. This model, which mirrors existing structures in Indiana, would allow a municipality to own the facility while the Bears provide private financing, thereby exempting the stadium from property taxes. Although the Senate approved this measure in the pre-dawn hours of Monday, the House of Representatives adjourned without a vote, effectively nullifying the proposal for the current session.

為了促成球隊與州政府的和解，參議員 Bill Cunningham 在最後嘗試中提出了一項建立市政球場管理局的建議。此模式模仿印第安納州現有的結構，允許市政府擁有設施，而熊隊提供私人融資，從而使球場免繳房產稅。儘管參議院在週一凌晨通過了此項措施，但眾議院在未投票前便休會，導致該建議在本次會議中失效。

Concurrently, the state of Indiana has implemented a competitive framework to attract the franchise to Hammond. This legislation, signed by Governor Mike Braun, establishes a stadium district and allocates approximately $1 billion in taxpayer-funded infrastructure via increased hotel, food, beverage, and admissions taxes, as well as funds from the Indiana Toll Road. While Indiana officials express confidence in their position, critics have noted the proximity of the Hammond site to hazardous waste and Superfund locations. Governor J.B. Pritzker has maintained that the administration will not allocate billions in taxpayer funds to a privately owned entity, emphasizing a commitment to fiscal responsibility over emotional considerations.

與此同時，印第安納州已實施一套競爭框架以吸引球隊遷至漢蒙德。這項由州長 Mike Braun 簽署的立法設立了一個球場區，並透過增加酒店、餐飲、飲料及入場稅，以及印第安納收費公路的資金，撥款約10億美元的納稅人資助基礎設施。雖然印第安納州官員對其優勢充滿信心，但批評者指出漢蒙德場址鄰近危險廢物與超級基金清理地點。州長 J.B. Pritzker 則堅持行政部門不會撥款數十億納稅人資金給私人擁有的實體，強調財政責任高於情感考量。

The Chicago Bears continue to evaluate the Arlington Heights and Hammond sites, with a final decision expected in late spring or early summer.

芝加哥熊隊將繼續評估阿靈頓高地與漢蒙德的場地，預計將於春末或初夏做出最終決定。