Bears most likely to stay in Chicago now. Archived Message
Posted by gullit on March 11, 2024, 6:57:23
The Bears have shifted stadium plans again, now saying that they want to stay in the city of Chicago, rather than move to the suburbs.
The new plan is for a stadium that would get taxpayer funding and public ownership, but that the Bears would contribute $2 billion toward.
“The Chicago Bears are proud to contribute over $2 billion to build a stadium and improve open spaces for all families, fans and the general public to enjoy in the City of Chicago,” the team said in a statement. “The future stadium of the Chicago Bears will bring a transformative opportunity to our region—boosting the economy, creating jobs, facilitating mega events and generating millions in tax revenue. We look forward to sharing more information when our plans are finalized.”