The Daily Herald reached out Tuesday to leaders of three school districts that Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren are urging to negotiate with the team over property tax assessments and payments at Arlington Park. The districts responded jointly in writing.
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said Monday the NFL franchise wants "certainty" over taxes at its new Arlington Heights property. So do the school districts, according to a school board member who attended Warren s public appearance this week.
Amid tense negotiations over tax issues in Arlington Heights and flirtations with other municipalities that could host a new stadium, Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said Monday the NFL franchise isn t looking to taxpayers for any "handouts," but wants "certainty and fairness."
Almost 34 years to the date when the new Arlington Park grandstand rose from the ashes and welcomed back horse racing fans after a devastating fire, the stately building that towers over the shuttered racing oval finally is meeting the wrecking ball.
With Chicago Bears officials saying their proposal for a new stadium at Arlington Park is "at risk," yet another city is reaching out to team officials in hopes of luring the NFL franchise to town.