Bears to ask for over $2 billion in public funds for new stadium

Today at noon, the Bears will unveil their plans for a new lakefront stadium, ending their multi-year battle over getting a new stadium.

Per the Tribune’s reporting, sources spoke to the news outlet on conditions of anonymity, telling them the plan is estimated to cost $4.6 billion to execute, with $3.2 billion directed toward building the new stadium itself, and another $1.4 billion dedicated to infrastructure improvements around and outside the stadium.

This, of course, will only add onto the taxes in the city, which is not what anyone wants. If it brings home a Super Bowl, however, then it will be worth it.

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