LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren said Friday the team requires a big push from the state legislature to reach its goal of digging for a new stadium in Arlington Heights sometime this year.

The Bears have the plans drawn up for the indoor stadium but need a mega bill to pass in Springfield in October to supply momentum for the construction.

“The biggest item that remains, that has remained, is the fact that this mega project build that was on the docket in the spring but was not put forth for a vote, but it is very, very important that it passes,” Warren said. “Because without that legislation, we are not able to proceed forward.

“We stand ready. The stadium is designed.”

Warren said team officials have been meeting with Arlington Heights village Mayor Jim T

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