What's next after punt on Bears deal

What's next after punt on Bears deal

June 2, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 1468

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The episode discusses the stalled tax-break plan for the Chicago Bears and explores future stadium deal options.

After the Chicago Bears tax-break plan stalled out in Springfield, the search for a stadium deal continues. Crain’s politics reporter Justin Laurence talks with host Amy Guth about the path forward for the team. Plus: NASCAR eyes return to downtown Chicago in 2027; California firm nears discount deal for Wacker Drive office tower; Big South Loop apartment complex trades for $104 million; and McDonald’s is testing wings, bigger chicken tenders and AI drive-thrus.

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