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ILLINOIS PROPERTY TAXES COULD DOUBLE AS PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION SCRAMBLES TO SAVE BEARS DEAL

ILLINOIS PROPERTY TAXES COULD DOUBLE AS PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION SCRAMBLES TO SAVE BEARS DEAL

Staff Writer
Published on: 18/04/2026

After months of inaction, Illinois lawmakers are now scrambling to save the Bears deal. Analysts warn the rushed plan could shift billions in costs onto taxpayers, with property taxes potentially doubling for homeowners and small businesses statewide.

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