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After Illinois failed to pass the Chicago Bears' new stadium bill, the mayor of Arlington Heights is now calling out the state for its "fumble."

With the Illinois legislature ending its spring session without passing a bill that would lay the foundation for the Bears to build a new stadium at their in-state preference of Arlington Heights, Chicago sees an opening.

The Chicago Bears have reiterated their plans to leave Chicago and are considering stadium sites in suburban Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.

Chicago Bears tell the NFL that Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Hammond, Indiana are the only two viable new stadium locations even as local politicians are trying other options.

Arlington Heights, Illinois, is in competition with Hammond, Indiana, to become the next home of the Chicago Bears.