Springfield, IL – State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Chicago Bears intend to move forward with their pursuit of a stadium site in Indiana.
“Governor Pritzker had years to find a solution to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois. The potential loss of one of the most historic franchises in professional sports represents a broad reflection of Illinois’ business climate at-large. Businesses in our state are dealing with exploding energy costs and property tax increases, along with overly burdensome regulations that add costs, delay progress, and make any deal a huge challenge. When states are competitive, businesses and sports teams come knocking on the door to enter. When states stop being competitive, businesses leave for better opportunities. Under Governor Pritzker’s failed leadership, Illinois has seen that happen time and again. Yes, we need to keep the Bears. But more importantly, we need to make Illinois a place where organizations like the Bears want to be.”
Rep. Travis Weaver serves Illinois House District 93. For further information, please call Rep. Weaver’s District Office at (309) 204-6514 or visit his website at repweaver.com.