CHICAGO - Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday expressed opposition to using public funds to help the Chicago Bears build a new stadium.

What they're saying:

The governor was asked where he stood on the team seeking help from state lawmakers on a bill that could lessen the amount of property taxes it owes.

"I’d like the Bears to stay in the City of Chicago, if they could," Pritzker said. "They’re a private business. They can choose to do what they like with their business. I do not think that the taxpayers of the State of Illinois should be propping up what now is an $8.5 billion-valued business. They seem to be doing OK for themselves."

The backstory:

The comments came days after Bears leadership said they were "extremely focused" on building a new stadium in suburban Arlington Heights .

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