Gov. Pritzker says 'Bears want to be in Illinois' after House passes 'megaprojects' bill

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- Gov. JB Pritzker talked about the megaprojects bill Friday.

It could bring a new Bears stadium to Arlington Heights.

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It passed in the House this week; now it's up to the Senate to take action.

"If there is not true progress that gets made, if it's not obvious that the Senate is moving in the right direction, that will make it challenging. We're all working together; the Bears want to be in Illinois. I think that's really what their choice would be, if we can put a bill forward that makes sense," Pritzker said.

The Bears have owned the former home of the Arlington Race Track for more than three years now with plans to build a multibillion dollar stadium.

Under the "megaprojects" bill, the Bears wouldn't have to pay traditional property taxes. Instead, they'd work out a deal with local leaders to make what's called a "payment in lieu of taxes," or PILOT. Then, by law, about half of that money would go back into property tax relief for homeowners.

Indiana is also working to lure the Bears over the border.

The team is expected to update NFL officials on stadium progress next week.