It was recently announced that the Chicago Bears’ plans for a new stadium in Arlington Heights have stalled after the team submitted a plan asking for $862 million in funding for public infrastructure.[i] The Illinois state legislature adjourned its fall session without approving the necessary funding. Therefore, the team will now have to wait... Continue Reading →
Lose Your Season, Lose Our Money: Illinois’s Attempt to Withhold Public Money Until Their Teams Start Winning
Earlier this month, the Chicago Bears announced that they were moving forward with their plans to build a new stadium, as their current stadium, Soldier Field, is one of the oldest stadiums in the NFL. However, their new stadium will be constructed in Chicago’s northwest suburb of Arlington Heights, as opposed to a downtown waterfront... Continue Reading →