Some Illinois House Republicans say they’d vote for a megaprojects bill to help the Chicago Bears build a stadium in Arlington Heights if Democrats include broader property tax relief in their plan.
State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, the top House Democratic negotiator on stadium issues, confirmed to Capitol News Illinois that the property tax bill long sought by the Bears won’t move before the House adjourns Friday.
Gov. JB Pritzker told Capitol News Illinois this week that he likes Illinois’ odds to keep the Chicago Bears while pitching property tax legislation long sought by the team as a crucial tool for economic development across the state.
While the Indiana House approved a bill Tuesday aimed at luring the Chicago Bears over the state line, Gov. JB Pritzker signaled “broad agreement” on long-sought property tax legislation that would clear the way for the team to build a domed stadium in suburban Arlington Heights. Though it remains u
