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As the Bears plan to move out to Arlington Heights, Chicago taxpayers still owe over $640 Million for previous Soldier Field Renovation

The Chicago Bears seem eager to move out to the burbs but it looks like the team is leaving behind a steep bill for the city…

NBC 5 Investigates got their hands on documents that showed that Chicago taxpayers owe hundreds of millions of dollars for money borrowed to renovate Soldier Field

The deal was made under Mayor Richard Dailey. Currently, the city owes $383 million in principal and $256 million in interest.

Sep 25, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; A Chicago Bears Monster Squad member waves a flag in the second quarter in a game against the Houston Texans at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

NBC 5 Investigates says that when all is paid off, the city will have paid $1.13 Billion Dollars in total to renovate what will be the Bears old stadium…

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