taxpayer subsidies

The officials said Bridgeport has served as the White Sox’s home and a center of support for the team for 116 years, with generations of residents attending games and spending money on tickets, merchandise and concessions. #whitesox #proposal

While the deal does not include direct funding for the Bears’ stadium, the team has asked for $887 million from the state to spend on infrastructure for the estimated $5 billion project on the former Arlington Park race course. #chicagobears #illinoishouse #tax