After publicly labeling the former Michael Reese hospital site as unsuitable for the new venue, the [Chicago Bears] team is said to be reconsidering the 49-acre property south of McCormick Place in hopes of jump-starting discussions with politicians to keep the team in Chicago, according to sources familiar with the talks. [...]

While it's unclear how far discussions have advanced, the softened stance on the property is the latest twist in the team's stadium pursuit after previously announcing their intention to decamp to Arlington Heights before shifting their focus back to staying on Chicago's lakefront. [...]

The mayor's office and local Ald. Lamont Robinson, 4th, said they are aware of the discussions. The potential development was also broached at a breakfast meeting between Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle last week.

Pritzker's office said a more palatable financial request has not been discussed but declined further comment. Preckwinkle's office did not respond to a request for comment.

Nothing in there about what sort of government money the team would seek. As far as I can tell, that's still off the table in Springfield.