Bears’ $5B stadium project hinges on tax bill still waiting for action in Springfield

Mayor Brandon Johnson defends city's negotiations on Bears' stadium project

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is defending his administration’s stance on a new stadium for the Bears as it appears that the project will focus on suburban Arlington Heights. The Bears released new renderings of a proposed stadium project in a nearby suburb this week, and during an interview with NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern, Johnson defended the city’s negotiating stance on a potential lakefront stadium site built with a minimum of public finan…

Bears’ $5B stadium project hinges on tax bill still waiting for action in Springfield

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) — It doesn’t appear the tax bill Arlington Heights is counting on for the Bears stadium project will be a priority in Springfield’s October veto session, but the Mayor Jim Tinaglia says he’s confident it will eventually pass. At a town hall event with state representatives, Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch addressed the push to build the new stadium. “Certainly, everyone’s making their case. The Bears are …