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Reaction to new legislation filed to support the Bears' move to Arlington Heights -- while helping pay for the old Soldier Field renovation debt -- was negative across the Northwest suburbs Friday. But the bill's sponsor says he's trying to make improvements to an initial proposal he called "dead in the water" by getting buy-in from Chicago legislators.
A longtime associate of the Chicago Bears who helped secure the public financing deal for Soldier Field renovations more than two decades ago is now trying to get taxpayers' support for the team's move to Arlington Heights.
Legislation that would give the Chicago Bears a massive property tax break to redevelop Arlington Park has a surprise sponsor: Democratic state Sen. Ann Gillespie of Arlington Heights, who said she's open to the concept if it comes with her long-sought reforms to tax-increment financing.
State Sen. Ann Gillespie -- whose district includes the 326-acre Arlington Park property -- is adding her voice to those opposed to possible property tax support for the proposed Chicago Bears redevelopment.
Party showdowns for Cook County president, sheriff and assessor, as well as in the 27th state Senate and 51st state House districts, are among the most hotly contested primary races Northwest suburban voters will decide Tuesday.