Bill Cunningham

Illinois Lawmakers Pivot to New Stadium Strategy After Bears Tax Bill Fails

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The Collapse of the Megaprojects Tax Relief Plan

Illinois lawmakers are scrambling during the final hours of the spring legislative session to craft a new stadium-financing framework for the Chicago Bears. After the collapse of a proposed property tax relief bill on Saturday, negotiators are now pivoting toward a model that would allow municipalities to create public stadium authorities. The Collapse of the … Read more

Chicago Bears Stadium Tax Bill Stalls in Illinois Senate Amid New Hurdles

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Stalled Legislative Momentum for Arlington Heights

Illinois state lawmakers, facing a Sunday midnight adjournment, have stalled a legislative push to provide tax incentives for a new Chicago Bears stadium. Senate negotiators signaled Saturday that the current proposal lacks sufficient support, effectively reopening discussions about keeping the team within Chicago city limits rather than moving to suburban Arlington Heights. Stalled Legislative Momentum … Read more