Illinois State Senate Reconvenes to Finalize Chicago Bears Stadium Deal

Poll on Chicago Bears finds Illinois residents think funding for new stadium should be limited

The findings showed that passions for keeping the Bears in Illinois ran much higher in the Chicago area than downstate.

Illinois State Senate reconvenes to finalize Chicago Bears stadium deal

The Illinois State Senate reconvenes today in Springfield, facing a legislative deadline to finalize a stadium deal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois.

Property tax relief ‘negligible’ for homeowners in Bears stadium bill that passed Illinois House – Chicago Sun-Times

An analysis conducted by Gov. JB Pritzker’s office and shared with legislators found that from a hypothetical $20 million payment in lieu of taxes made for a large industrial development, a typical Illinois homeowner would see only $1.29 in relief.

Property tax relief 'negligible' for homeowners in Bears stadium bill that passed Illinois House

The Illinois Senate reconvenes Tuesday with four weeks left to reach a deal to keep the Bears from leaving for Indiana.

Poll: 30% of Illinois Residents Say 'It's Not Important' if the Bears Move to an Indiana Stadium

While the drama over the future home of the Chicago Bears continues to unwind, a new survey finds Illinois residents are divided over whether the football team should build their new stadium in the state or move to a new stadium in neighboring Indiana.

Property tax relief ‘negligible’ for homeowners in Bears stadium bill that passed Illinois House

A residential property tax relief provision helped the Chicago Bears’ stadium bill pass the Illinois House last month, but Gov. JB Pritzker’s office says any help for homeowners under the proposal would be “negligible.” That sends lawmakers back to the drawing board to hammer out so-called megaproject legislation that can keep together a diverse Democratic caucus, and keep the Bears in Illinois. “We agree in the Senate with the House’s effort to…