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SCRAMBLING FOR THE BEARS: PRITZKER RUSHES BILL AS TAXPAYER BACKLASH EXPLODES

SCRAMBLING FOR THE BEARS: PRITZKER RUSHES BILL AS TAXPAYER BACKLASH EXPLODES

Staff Writer
Published on: 29/04/2026

As backlash spreads across Illinois, Governor Pritzker pushes urgent Senate approval of HB 910. New reporting raises questions about whether the Bears are the real reason, or if the bill benefits billionaire developers at taxpayer expense.

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THE BEARS WERE NEVER THE STORY: WHAT ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT THE MEGA PROJECT BILL

THE BEARS WERE NEVER THE STORY: WHAT ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT THE MEGA PROJECT BILL

Staff Writer
Published on: 28/04/2026

Illinois says it’s about keeping the Bears. Insiders say the decision may already be made. So why is this bill moving fast? Behind the headlines, a sweeping plan could shift costs onto taxpayers and reshape property taxes across the state.

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