Zach Zaidman

But when you look at how they discussed it yesterday, yes, the Bears are only tenants.

And yes, they only represent around 20% of the annual revenue from Soldier Field.

But

As Cam Buckner said yesterday, State Representative Cam Buckner, there is no Soldier Field renovation in 2002 without the Bears demanding one.

That's the exact quote.

And so I think that's the holdup, isn't it, Jeff?

So if you had to say on February 27th, we talked about what yard line they are close to, where are the Bears and the state of Illinois, Arlington Heights, where are the Bears in terms of field position in this project?

Jeff, thanks so much for your time and expertise.

Really appreciate it.

Look forward to talking again.

Jeff Buchholz, the political editor at WBBM.

When we come back, you already have some people who want to weigh in.

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Zach Zaidman in for Mully.

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As we have discussed, I think essentially it was the state of Indiana doing all that they needed to do within their established time frame so they can leave today and adjourn and go home and feel like they're satisfied with what's in front of the Bears, with what they put in front of the Bears.

It is an enticing deal full of concessions, full of things that would make any professional sports franchise stop, look, and consider.

But based on the tone of the response from the Bears, I think that you can surmise that they aren't exactly as celebratory at Hallis Hall as they might be at the Indiana Statehouse.

This was Indiana, led by Indiana Governor Mike Braun, telling the Bears, we love you.

And this was the Bears collectively saying, thanks.