Overview

• The Chicago Bears proposed a nearly $5 billion plan for a new lakefront stadium, seeking significant public funding.
• Governor Pritzker's office remains skeptical, requiring clear taxpayer benefits to consider supporting the project.
• Discussions between state officials and the Bears are ongoing, with both sides expressing a commitment to taxpayer interests.
• The Bears' plan includes a $3.2 billion stadium and $1.5 billion for infrastructure, partially funded by extending a hotel tax.
• While the city's mayor supports the project, state leaders and Pritzker demand a proposal that justifies the use of public funds.