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State senator from Arlington Heights files Bears tax break bill, but she wants TIF reform, too
Feb 7, 2023 7:53 PM - Legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a massive property tax break to redevelop Arlington Park has a surprise sponsor: Democratic state Sen. Ann Gillespie of Arlington Heights, who said she's open to the concept if it comes with her long-sought reforms to tax-increment financing. -
A united lobbying front: District 214 hopes to partner with 211, 15 over potential tax breaks
Feb 3, 2023 6:13 PM - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 officials hope they can partner with two neighboring school districts if they hire a lobbyist Thursday to address controversial state legislation that could change their taxing authority for the proposed Bears project at Arlington Park. -
Why District 214 might hire a lobbyist over proposed change to taxing authority for Bears project
Feb 3, 2023 8:48 AM - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board members aim to hire a lobbyist next week to represent the district's interests in Springfield amid legislation that might curb public schools' taxing authority over any new development by the Chicago Bears at Arlington Park. -
In documentary, DePaul filmmakers explore Bears' possible move to Arlington Heights
Feb 2, 2023 12:07 PM - Ryan Deitch was only a sophomore film student at DePaul University when his curiosity was piqued about the Bears' possible move to Arlington Heights, and he set out to film a documentary about it. -
Pride and joy of Illinois? Leading state business group makes case for Bears tax break
Jan 28, 2023 4:52 PM - As a draft of legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a massive property tax break at Arlington Park emerges in Springfield, the NFL franchise has a major backer in its corner. Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch's lobbying pitch to legislators is practically a version of the "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" fight song, which famously proclaims the team as the "pride and joy of Illinois." -
Rolling Meadows wants 'attractive gateway' to any Bears stadium, so no cars outside for body shop
Jan 25, 2023 5:00 AM - Rolling Meadows officials may be willing to allow an auto body shop to expand its presence in the shadow of the Arlington Park and possibly the future Bears property -- so long as no vehicles are stored outside. -
'A long-term play': Outgoing Bears president doubles down on ask for public subsidies
Jan 22, 2023 9:18 PM - Ted Phillips -- an accountant by trade who rose through the ranks in the Chicago Bears front office to become team president and CEO -- secured the deal for $432 million in state and city public financing for the $690 million renovation of Soldier Field two decades ago. Now headed off to retirement after four decades with the NFL franchise, Phillips is doubling down on his latest pitch for public subsidies for the Bears' latest stadium project. -
'The time is right': Next Bears president wants to find everyone's 'why' for a suburban stadium
Jan 18, 2023 11:29 AM - Growing up, Kevin Warren asked his mother "Why?" about almost everything. Now, it's a question the new Chicago Bears president and CEO will try to answer for multiple constituencies as he tries to engineer the team's move to the suburbs. -
'Just pretty pictures': Experts rate competing visions for Bears stadium, but both hinge on money
Jan 15, 2023 1:52 PM - Colorful architectural renderings, conceptual master plans, PowerPoints and even a computer-generated video were among the eye-catching public presentations of two competing visions for the Chicago Bears' future home at either Soldier Field or a redeveloped Arlington Park. But experts say the glossy plans mean little if the Bears can't afford it -- or get the government to chip in. -
New Bears president helped secure Vikings' stadium deal. He's tasked with the same at Arlington.
Jan 13, 2023 8:58 AM - Kevin Warren, the Big Ten Conference commissioner since 2020 and Minnesota Vikings chief operating officer before that, is becoming the Bears' fifth team president and the first from outside the organization in its 102-year history. He replaces Ted Phillips, who is retiring after 40 years with the club, the last 23 as president and CEO.
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