The Chicago Bears have proposed a multi-billion dollar stadium project on the lakefront, seeking substantial public subsidies and infrastructure support, while threatening to move to the suburbs or elsewhere if denied. Governor Pritzker and many taxpayers are skeptical of subsidizing a private business worth billions, though fans argue the cultural and economic loss of the team would be devastating. A proponent would support this to secure the team's future in Chicago and boost the city's status as a global sports hub. An opponent would oppose this as a misuse of public funds that prioritizes billionaire owners over the needs of everyday citizens.
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@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
No
@BCS9PHL 1wk1W
Have fun watching your team perform bad in a bad stadium. The city of Chicago will make more money with the new stadium than they will ask through taxes. There will be profit through Final Four games, Concerts, Super Bowls. The suburbs will get their moneys worth.
@BCNPSVL2wks2W
The taxpayer funds would not be used for for the stadium itself, but it upgrades the surrounding area like roads and sewage. Additonally it could generate long-term tax revenue by allowing the city of Chicago to host mega events like the superbowl.
@ISIDEWITH2mos2MO
Yes
@BCS9PHL 1wk1W
Thousands of homes and jobs will open up. There will be parks and fountains that will make the surroundings look beautiful. There will be more events and tourists around which will boost the economy and just benefit the city and suburbs overall.
@BCWT4WG 2 days2D
yes, If citizens vote for it
@BCVK8ZR5 days5D
No the Chicago bears suck
@BCS9X6K1wk1W
@BCQVFSQRepublican2wks2W
we should only pay 30% of it
@BCQDRMX2wks2W
Deberia dejarlo asi como esta
@BCP8SLY2wks2W
The stadium they are in now is great and they don't need a new one
@BCNB38V2wks2W
Tax money should go to more important things first.
@BCMDDF92wks2W
If they're going to use taxpayer funds to help with the new stadium it has to at least be 50/50 in my opinion and it has to be cheaper for Illinois citizens to see games incense Stadium because it was their money that built it.
@ALcubbybear88Independent 3wks3W
Yes, but only if taxpayers get a share of ownership or revenue and that the new stadium is built within the Chicago city limits, retaining the team drives essential tourism, tax revenue, and job creation and would boost Chicago's status as a global sports hub.
@ALcubbybear88Independent 3wks3W
Yes, but only if the new stadium is built within the Chicago city limits, retaining the team drives essential tourism, tax revenue, and job creation and would boost Chicago's status as a global sports hub.
@BCFJZ9D4wks4W
Not too much, not too little, enough for the stadium, a but for schools and infrastructure, don't go overboard!
Yes, so long as these public funds should be used to subsidize and reduce the costs of public entertainment
@BC49XLN1mo1MO
Chicago taxpayers are still paying on Soldier Field's renovations so why should they be expected to pay for a new stadium? Either the franchise pay for half and the State and large corporations pay for the other half or let the taxpayers get to claim those taxes on their tax return.
Due to the fact that the Chicago bears has announced that they were moving over to Indiana in which we shouldn't at ALL pay for the stadium, plus I support the GREEN BAY PACKERS
To a degree, they can, but not too much, to the point they are doing 25%+ of the budget
If taxpayers vote to pay for the stadium with knowledge of potential tourism and increased tax revenue, then they can help pay for the stadium.
@BBTD4261mo1MO
Only as long as the owner pays at least partially.
@BBSNLWH2mos2MO
Yes, but Illinois should require a percentage of the tourism and tax revenue be paid to fund schools and infrastructure.
@BBRYRRM2mos2MO
Yes, the government should only pay for public utilities like the roads and highways to the stadium and infrastructure
@BBRK85RRepublican2mos2MO
No, they shouldn’t assist in the stadium but they should pay for surrounding infrastructure
No BUT if people want to they can check a box on like their taxes or something.
@LundfuProgressive 2mos2MO
No, but taxpayers funds should be used for surrounding infrastructure improvements supporting the stadium's development.
@BBHGX2K2mos2MO
they should use the tax payer money to build more entertainment places overall not only for the bears
@BCYDDWT12hrs12H
No, billionaire owners should build their own stadiums and public funds belong in schools and infrastructure, not sports franchises.
@BCRYLWQ1wk1W
I'm neutral in any way or form of government political spectrum, even for sports.
@BCXJ8ZM1 day1D
no, they can fundraise, loan, and pay for it themselves.
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