What does Chicago mayor's race mean for the suburbs?
Whether it's a Chicago mayor bulldozing Bensenville homes to make way for an expanded O'Hare Airport or Arlington Heights poised to land the Bears football team, equilibrium between the city and suburbs is hard to find.
Vallas anticipates"a great relationship with the suburbs," noting he worked with leaders across the six counties while CPS chief. "I've known many of the suburban mayors over the years, not to mention the superintendents. I anticipate a great working relationship with them." The organization closed on purchasing the property in February, but financing is a sticking point. Team owners would pay for the stadium but insist they need funding assistance for infrastructure to support thousands coming to games and a planned commercial complex.
If elected, he plans to meet with the ownership and seek common ground although"I also recognize that I have a fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of the taxpayers." He remembers"performances at the Hemmens , trips to the Gail Borden Library," and playing Little League Baseball where his Pirates team made it to the Hamm's Tournament."It didn't work out that well for us ... but it was an honor to be there."
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