House committee to hear legislation in support of Chicago Bears' plans to move to Arlington Heights

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The legislation includes a $3 admission tax to help pay off debt from renovating Soldier Field two decades ago.

A House committee will hear legislation in support of the Chicago Bears' plans to move to the Arlington Park race track.There's a public hearing set for Tuesday over the Chicago Bears' plan to relocate to Arlington Heights.

"As the Bears work out details, one of the chief concerns for all sides is how the property will be taxed so that the communities will be able build infrastructure needed to support an NFL team," said Jon Ridler with the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. "The latest proposal, lawmakers will unveil in a hearing in Springfield tomorrow, would freeze the current property tax assessment on the property.

 

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