Report: Gov. J.B. Pritzker meets with Bears' Kevin Warren privately
The governor's office confirmed the meeting to the Tribune, telling the newspaper the meeting was"cordial" and was intended for them"to get to know each other." But Pritzker's spokesman Alex Gough told the Tribune"The governor’s position has not changed."Pritzker initially cast doubt on the Bears' plan to construct a $5 billion stadium. Any financial assistance from the state must “be a good deal for taxpayers," Pritzker previously said.
It's important to note the Bears did not ask for a bill or legislation to be passed during this session. However, during the Bears stadium proposal presentation in late April, Warren was hopeful of getting something done as quickly as possible."I don't think I've ever been disappointed in anything. I understand these are big projects," Warren said when asked if he was disappointed the Bears weren't included."They take time, energy and effort to come together.
In March, the team confirmed it would contribute $2 billion to fund the majority of the project. A slide in the presentation clarified that the number would be closer to $2.025 billion. After that, the team would look to an NFL stadium program for a $300 million loan.
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