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Report: Bears close to deal to stay in Illinois
Original: Report: Bears are close to a deal to stay in Illinois
The Chicago Bears are reportedly close to an agreement to remain in Illinois, according to an NBC Sports report. The news would end or delay speculation about the franchise relocating, which has been a running storyline around the team's stadium plans. Details of the reported deal have not been confirmed by the team or state officials.
Why now: The Bears' future home has been the subject of relocation speculation, so news of a deal to stay in Illinois is significant for fans and local officials.
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