Chicago Mayor’s late Bears push tests limits of his Springfield clout
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson tested his clout in Springfield this week by – publicly and privately – urging state lawmakers ...
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, other leaders press lawmakers for more funding
Johnson and other mayors said local governments need a greater share of the state income tax revenue
Buckner pushes back on Chicago mayor’s characterization of Bears bill
Rep. Kam Buckner is pushing back on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s characterization of his megaprojects bill as a giveaway for ...
Pritzker says Senate needs to show some speed on Bears bill
Pritzker said the Bears are concerned about an amusement tax in the House bill
Illinois House approves megaprojects bill, but the Bears want changes
Skepticism of the House proposal poured in almost as quickly as it passed.
Wednesday update: Committee advances Bears bill, Dems break for private caucus
House Democrats went to a private caucus ahead of a vote on an amended megaprojects bill that could help the ...
Illinois House unveils new version of Bears’ megaprojects bill
The bill’s House sponsor plans to file an amendment this week, although it’s unclear if the Senate and governor’s office ...
Illinois lawmakers claim progress on Bears stadium legislation
Key players in negotiations say progress has been made and amended bill language is expected to be filed soon.
House Republicans outline what it will take for them to vote on Bears bill
Some Illinois House Republicans say they’d vote for a megaprojects bill to help the Chicago Bears build a stadium in ...
Bears give Illinois lawmakers time on stadium property tax measure
Bears President Kevin Warren all but confirmed Monday that the team will give lawmakers time to work through the legislative ...
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