Mayor Johnson heads to Springfield this week with plan to talk about Chicago Bears stadium
The mayor will discuss a stadium financing bill and revenue issues as the Senate weighs changes to the proposal.
- On Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to Springfield to lobby against the 'mega projects bill' supporting the Chicago Bears' potential stadium in Arlington Heights while advocating for increased city revenue.
- House Bill 910 would freeze property taxes for the Bears at the Arlington Racetrack site for decades; the bill cleared the Illinois House last month and now awaits Illinois Senate consideration.
- Johnson noted Governor JB Pritzker's budget cuts $12.7 million from Chicago and reduces the Local Government Distributive Fund rate from 6.47% to 6.23%, affecting municipal revenue statewide.
- Analysis from the governor's office determined the PILOT proposal would yield about $1.29 in property tax relief per homeowner, described as 'negligible' across millions of Illinois residents.
- State Rep. Kam Buckner, the bill's sponsor, expects "robust conversations this week," while Johnson maintains hope alternative sites can keep the Bears within Chicago city limits.
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Johnson Blasts State Lawmakers’ Focus on Bears Proposal as ‘Mismatch’ With What People ‘Are Most Concerned About’ – WTTW (Chicago)
“I don’t know why any Chicago legislator would vote for anything that doesn’t benefit the people that they represent,” said Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, before hinting that he may propose a new home for the Bears within the city limits.
Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » Johnson prepares for statehouse trip by… bashing statehouseCapitolFax.com
* Fran Spielman… Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday mounted the legislative equivalent of a goal line stand against the Bears’ quest for the property tax break needed to pave the way for a domed stadium in Arlington Heights. Johnson questioned why any lawmaker from Chicago would even think about providing a massive tax break for a professional [...]
Chicago mayor to talk Bears stadium in Springfield | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson says any proposal that would deal with the future home of the Chicago Bears should prioritize Chicago. The mayor is headed to Springfield for discussions with state legislative leaders about the city's priorities as the General Assembly nears the end of its regular session. | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Springfield wish list: Digital ad tax and other levies — but not the Bears’ bill
Mayor Brandon Johnson will head to Springfield this week with a revenue wish list he says Chicago needs, while the Bears try to clinch a bill to move to Arlington Heights.
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