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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Blasts ‘Very, Very Stupid’ Chicago for Letting Bears Leave the City

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Blasts ‘Very, Very Stupid’ Chicago for Letting Bears Leave the City

by Phil Hall | Feb 23, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith criticized Chicago officials after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged the Chicago Bears will not get a new stadium within their namesake city. On Friday, the Chicago Tribune reported Pritzker stated, “I think now there’s a common...
Chicago Bears Move Closer to Indiana Stadium Deal

Chicago Bears Move Closer to Indiana Stadium Deal

by Phil Hall | Feb 19, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The exodus of the Chicago Bears from Illinois to Indiana has moved closer to reality, with news reports that the team’s relocation is nearly a done deal. According to combined media coverage, the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to pass SB 27,...
Illinois Lawmakers Make New Push to Keep the Chicago Bears from Leaving the State

Illinois Lawmakers Make New Push to Keep the Chicago Bears from Leaving the State

by Phil Hall | Feb 17, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The melodrama surrounding the potential new stadium for the Chicago Bears took a new turn as Illinois lawmakers put forth a new bill designed to keep the team in their state. WLS reports a hearing is set for Thursday in the Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee...
Illinois Makes Renewed Effort to Keep the Chicago Bears from Going to Indiana

Illinois Makes Renewed Effort to Keep the Chicago Bears from Going to Indiana

by Phil Hall | Feb 10, 2026 | Commercial Real Estate News, News/Current Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is making a renewed push to accommodate the Chicago Bears after Indiana lawmakers have made repeated overtures to bring the team into their state. WIBC reports Pritzker and Illinois legislative leaders have agreed to a public funding package...
Illinois Home Sales Up 2%

Illinois Home Sales Up 2%

by Phil Hall | Jan 26, 2026 | News/Current Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Illinois recorded a total of 10,237 homes sold in December, a 2% uptick from the 10,041 sold one year earlier. According to data from Illinois Realtors, the 18,421 homes available for sale last month were 8.2% fewer than the 20,063 homes available in December 2024....
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