Bears’ $5B Arlington Heights plan will hinge on taxpayer funding options – Center Square

"We’re trying to raise the alarm and let people know what this could mean," said Brian Costin, deputy state director of Americans for Prosperity. "But, essentially, 96% of the property tax dollars from the Chicago Bears and their development could go back to the Chicago Bears through a TIF district and punch a huge hole in the budgets of local governments… I think that they’re going to keep pushing and pushing until someone pushes back."
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Poor Taxpayer
3 years ago

NEVER fund private sports, these teams are worth billions of dollars. Screw them, let them make their decisions based on good business.

The Paraclete
3 years ago

I’m stunned. The people of AH are going to get fleeced by The Bears. You’re entering a rigged game with swindlers. Turn the land into a manicured 9 hole executive golf course in and arboretum setting. Anyone who plays the horses is soft in the head.

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