Chi Town has some very important decisions to make.
The Chicago Bears unveiled a substantial value proposition Wednesday. 5 billion dollars For the enclosed stadium next to Soldier Field, where they currently play. It will be featured in a major project that will completely change the look of Lake Cheese, and frankly, the whole thing is gorgeous.
But there’s one big problem. The team wants public funds to build the stadium. Um…are you coming again?
The Bears are asking for exactly $3.2 billion to build the stadium and another $1.5 billion for infrastructure. The project will add green open space, improve access to the museum campus, and include a publicly-operated hotel, but will have no direct impact on the public. Well, other than the taxpayers getting sucked off. (Related: Lions’ Penei Sewell signs four-year, $112 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL)
“This is not an easy project, but Chicago doesn’t like things to be easy,” Bears President Kevin Warren said.
That’s an incredible quote…
That being said, the stadium looks incredibly beautiful, there’s no denying that fact.
It’s more than just a stadium.
With 14 acres of new athletic fields and recreational park space, this project will give Chicago families a place to gather and play. #StadiumForChicago pic.twitter.com/7QsnzuU9AS
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 24, 2024
Featuring Soldier Field’s historic colonnades, this space is used year-round for recreational and community events. #StadiumForChicago pic.twitter.com/ovjavci91k
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 24, 2024
The premier destination for the world’s biggest sports and entertainment events. #StadiumForChicago pic.twitter.com/9nQxVUnxvW
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 24, 2024
But do they want $5 billion in taxes? … Chicago might want to think about that. As it stands now, taxes are already killing them (and all of America as well).
