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Are the Bears to blame for what's happened so far in the battle for a new stadium? And, hear from those who oppose the state's budget that was just passed. All that and more on this episode of "The Chicago Report."

This week on First and North.... Illinois drops the ball on the Bears stadium. Are they headed to the hoosier state? Packers Josh Jacobs returns to practice after his arrest, the Vikings QB's are headed for a battle, and Dan Campbell is ready for his Lions to 'take the pajamas' off. 

It's Illini night at Wrigley Field and Tina Nguyen goes 1-on-1 with head football coach Bret Beliema. They preview the Illini's upcoming season and the team's expectations heading into 2026. Bielema, who grew up as a Bears fan, also talks about attending Bears practice last week and what it was like to watch Caleb Williams in person. 

The 'megaprojects' bill didn't make it through either chamber this session. Now the question is, how much did the Bears factor in? 

After Illinois lawmakers declined to advance a major stadium funding proposal, questions are growing about whether Indiana now has the upper hand in the race to land the Chicago Bears and what the financial impact could be for taxpayers on both sides of the state line.

On a Monday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by Fox Chicago reporter Bret Buganski and The Score's Matt Spiegel to react to the latest in the Bears Stadium saga. Is Hammond, Indiana still a legitimate option, or are the Bears using them as leverage? Plus, what are the next steps in the stadium process and is Arlington Heights still in play? Also, should Bears fans feel more or less confident that the team is staying in Illinois, and could the Bears have matched the Rams' trade offer for Myles Garrett? Finally, can the Southsiders keep up their Sox-cess with superstar Munetaka Murakami out the next 4 weeks?

The Bears stadium bill was not considered by the House, and with the legislative session over, what's all included in the state's budget? We break it all down in this episode of "The Chicago Report." 

A last-minute stadium proposal passed the Illinois Senate but stalled in the House, leaving the Chicago Bears’ future stadium plans in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana unresolved as the team continues evaluating both sites.

The mayor of Hammond, Indiana, joined ChicagoLIVE to discuss the possibility of the Chicago Bears stadium. 

As the Kansas City Chiefs explore a new stadium in Kansas, the effort underscores many of the same hurdles facing the Chicago Bears in their quest for a new home. 

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says the lakefront remains the only viable plan for a new Bears stadium. 

Illinois lawmakers ended their session without passing a stadium bill designed to help keep the Chicago Bears in the state.

Gov. JB Pritzker held a press conference Monday morning after Illinois lawmakers adjourned without approving a Bears stadium financing plan.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses tougher enforcement to address teen takeovers while also responding to growing questions about a possible run for Chicago mayor.

Illinois lawmakers ended their session without passing a stadium bill designed to help keep the Chicago Bears in the state.

 On a Sunday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by The Score's Mark Grote and MLB Insider Russ Dorsey. The panel gives their impressions and takeaways of Bears OTA's this week and why the hype around the team, specifically the offense, is real. Also, can the White Sox withstand Munetaka Murakami's injury, and will the Southsiders make the playoffs? Plus, it's been a disappointing month of May for the Cubs...can the Northsiders rebound in June and get back on track?

It appears lawmakers are now considering a plan to allow municipalities start their own stadium authorities. A new stadium would be privately backed but publicly owned and that would give the bears the tax incentive that would be comparable to what Indiana is offering to lure the team across the state line. There have been a lot of closed door meetings in Springfield to try to come up with something that will get the bears to stay in Illinois. The clock is ticking. The spring legislative session ends tonight at midnight. We're joined now by Brian Costin with Americans for Prosperity Illinois.