Chicago Park District Reportedly Seeks Gas Tax Funds For 630 Million Dollar Soldier Field Plan

CHICAGO – Chicago Park District officials are reportedly planning to use Illinois gas tax revenue to help transform Soldier Field into a concert and special event venue. Fox 32 Chicago reports that the $630 million proposal would break down to $130 million in stadium renovations and half a billion dollars in surrounding infrastructure. The report says park district officials are pitching state lawmakers to include money from the state’s road fund to help with the infrastructure. The Chicago Bears will owe nearly $90 million if they break their lease with the park district before 2033.