megaprojects bill
Coverage of megaprojects bill in the Nexus archive.
- Pritzker can't expect to escape Bears stadium bill blame
Governor JB Pritzker shifted blame to the Chicago Bears for passing a stadium bill, claiming the team attached itself to his megaprojects legislation. Critics argue he used the Bears to advance stalled legislation, while Pritzker defended his limited legislative session attendance and offered lobbying advice to the team.
- Could inaction in Springfield help keep the Bears in Chicago?
The Chicago Bears' stadium situation remains unresolved as Illinois legislators failed to pass a megaprojects or stadium authority bill during the spring session. This legislative inaction has raised questions about whether the Bears might remain in Chicago, though the article suggests this outcome is unlikely.
- State Rep. Buckner predicts last-minute score for Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
State Rep. Kam Buckner predicts Illinois lawmakers will approve property tax relief for the Bears to build a stadium in Arlington Heights and address Chicago traffic issues. The bill, sponsored by Buckner, includes tax breaks for homeowners and economic incentives for Chicago development projects. State Sen. Bill Cunningham is negotiating Senate changes to finalize the deal.