The Chicago Bears are considering building a new domed stadium on the city's lakefront, with some lawmakers and advocacy groups showing support or opposition to the idea. The team's focus remains on the lakefront property despite discussions about alternative locations. Governor Pritzker has addressed the Bears' plans for the stadium, while concerns have been raised about the stadium being publicly owned and its tax implications. Friends of the Parks emphasized the importance of public discourse in decision-making regarding the stadium proposal.
Gov. Pritzker addresses #Bears' plans for domed stadium along Chicago lakefront. https://t.co/cV8gFgrEo0
On Monday, the Chicago Bears announced their intent to remain downtown, focusing on a lakefront site just south of Soldier Field. Within hours, a series of outright opponents of the plan began to make themselves known. @AEricFisher’s breakdown ⬇️
Michael Reese Hospital: What to know about the site proposed for Bears' new stadium https://t.co/xhch54SktJ
If the Chicago Bears leave the city, it won’t be because Friends of the Parks blocked the team’s proposal for a new lakefront stadium The advocacy group said they want an “open, clear and free discourse driven by the public instead of private interests.” https://t.co/jJ23YxJ8wG
Calling their new stadium “publicly owned” means the Bears will continue getting off paying any property taxes too. 👇 https://t.co/1AcqG6t1Fd
Advocacy group believe new Bears stadium needs to be further discussed before decision made https://t.co/p23tCQlsEP
Chicago-area lawmakers may be softening to the idea of state support for a new stadium for the Chicago Bears on city's lakefront. https://t.co/nf15X51Mjb
Chicago Bears’ domed stadium proposal sparks excitement, questions — and early opposition. More from @RobertMcCoppin https://t.co/AUWy3HlB4l
If we can take a brief break from the future of the Republic, I would like to address a more imporant issue. I am delighted that the Bears will likely remain in my native city. https://t.co/fH7BDECZSl However, I am crestfallen that they are moving forward with a domed stadium...
Despite Warren’s conversation with Robinson, a source close to the team says the Bears are still “narrowly focused on the lakefront property.” Latest Bears news from @jus10chi https://t.co/rHeZr87dX8