Illinois Lawmaker Seeks Property Tax Relief as Part of Chicago Bears Stadium Deal

Illinois lawmaker seeks property tax relief as part of Chicago Bears stadium deal

Illinois lawmaker seeks property tax relief as part of Chicago Bears stadium deal

Lawmakers sweeten pot to keep Bears in Illinois, with stadium bill linked to statewide property tax relief

The Bears continue to weigh whether to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana. A new property tax relief element to a measure that would allow the Bears to renegotiate their property taxes with the northwest suburb is seen as essential in getting support from lawmakers outside of Chicago, including Republicans.

The Bears’ stadium project saga could reach a critical point this week

Talk of where the Chicago Bears will build a new stadium has dragged on for years, but could this week be the most critical yet?

Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » Buckner says he’s had talks with SDG about opposition to Bears stadium bill (Updated)CapitolFax.com

* Hmm… Meanwhile, Buckner says he has it covered… More from Buckner today re: IFT and Bears: "This isn't about writing a blank check. It's about being competitive while being responsible. It's about making sure that if we're going to attract major investment, we do it in a way that actually strengthens the public systems people… [...]

Illinois teachers union weighs in on Bears stadium debate

The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.

Key week ahead for decision on Chicago Bears' new stadium

INDIANAPOLIS — Political leaders and media observers in Illinois predict this will be a key week that will determine if the Chicago Bears stay close to their ancestral home and build a new stadium in a suburb of Chicago or flee for Indiana to play on game days. This past Friday, Bears top management was [...]