The Chicago Bears are pushing for a law in Springfield that would help provide “property tax certainty,” but how would it impact Arlington Heights?

That’s the question being raised as the Bears push forward with their plans to break ground on a new stadium project in the suburban community, with the goal of getting the project started later this year.

According to Bears CEO and President Kevin Warren, the so-called PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) bill being mulled by lawmakers in Springfield is a vital component in getting that project off the ground.

“Without that legislation, we’re not able to proceed forward. We stand ready. The stadium is designed. Like I said, we’re meeting weekly with the village and it’s been good to work with Mayor (Jim) Tinaglia,” Warren said Friday.

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