They're gone. I'm deeply concerned about them leaving the state, but I have to again remind you it's a private business, and we can't force them to stay anywhere. They have to pay their rent on Soldier Field until the end of the lease, and that's several years off now. But that is really their only obligation. And so the question is, just like any other business, what are the incentives for staying or moving, for growing in place? (12:27–12:35)
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Asserts that the Chicago Bears are obligated to pay rent on Soldier Field until their lease ends, which is several years away.
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