Chicago Bears pitch $2 billion for a publicly owned stadium on the lakefront to replace Soldier Field
The lakefront site would replace Soldier Field and increase open space on the museum campus by 20%, a source familiar with the deal said.
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Chicago Bears resume talks with suburban schools even as they pursue a stadium in the city
The Chicago Bears have resumed discussions about taxes with suburban schools, which could impact whether they build a stadium in Arlington Heights.
Suburban mayors warn that Pritzker’s plan to eliminate grocery sales tax will hurt services or raise other taxes
Local leaders say plan by Gov. Pritzker would cause cuts in services or hikes in other taxes.
Rocky assessment process gives Chicago Bears partial break on taxes on proposed stadium site, but leaves team ‘disappointed’
The Cook County Board of Review lowered the 2023 assessment for the former Arlington International Racecourse to $125 million from $192 million.
Chicago Bears would get break on property tax valuation for former Arlington Park, but won’t get cut on tax rate, under proposed ruling
The proposed ruling increases the chances of the Bears building a $5 billion enclosed stadium complex in Arlington Heights.
Cannabis companies go ‘vertical’ to both grow and sell products
Michelle and Rick Ringold have built a successful partnership–both in marriage and in cannabis. Rick is a U.S. Army veteran and construction contractor. His wife, Michelle, runs an accounting firm....
White Sox likely would have to change state law to get taxpayer funding for new stadium
The Chicago White Sox met with a state funding agency to present plans for a new stadium, but officials say lawmakers would have to increase the borrowing limit if the...
New White Sox park would bring riverfront-friendly design and big economic impact, developer says
A new White Sox stadium near downtown would make the most of views of the Chicago River and the Willis Tower, bringing explosive growth to the South Loop.
Retirement home residents face losing some or all entrance fees as Bartlett facility struggles to pay debts
Continuing care retirement communities sound great—they offer seniors their own home, amenities like meals and activities, and assisted living or skilled nursing if and when they need it. Also known...
Chicago Bears and schools are $100M apart on tax value of former Arlington Park, complicating stadium proposal
The Chicago Bears and local schools are $100 million apart on the property tax valuations of the former Arlington International Racecourse, where the team wants to build an enclosed stadium.