The Chicago Bears have filed a property tax appeal for the former Arlington International Racecourse, seeking a refund of $7.2 million from local taxing bodies, an attorney for local schools said W…
An aerial photo looking east at the former Arlington International Racecourse on March 12, 2024, in Arlington Heights. The Chicago Bears have filed a property tax appeal for the former Arlington International Racecourse, seeking a refund of $7.2 million from local taxing bodies, an attorney for local schools said Wednesday.with the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, or PTAB, for the site where the Bears had proposed building a $2 billion enclosed stadium.
At a meeting of Community Consolidated School District 15 in Palatine, schools attorney Ares Dalianis updated the board on stalled negotiations with the team. “Its a big challenge for us if we have 350 or 400 kids,” Supt. Laurie Heinz said, adding, “It’s staggering. … This is critical for District 15 that this is done right.”
High School District 214, based in Arlington Heights, and Township High School District 211, headquartered in Palatine, also receive property taxes from the Arlington site, and were are also part of the negotiations.Chicago Bears Q&A: Why pretend if Caleb Williams is the No. 1 pick? Was last year’s trade the greatest in team history?Column: Chicago Bears need to enhance their pass rush. Here are 8 intriguing draft prospects who should be available after Round 1.
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