CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — The Chicago Bears have proposed a one-time payment of $25 million to the city of Chicago in an effort to mitigate political resistance to their new stadium plans.

The offer, detailed in a letter to lawmakers, is part of the Bears' strategy to secure property tax relief from Springfield, which is necessary for their proposed stadium in Arlington Heights. However, the proposal has met with opposition from some lawmakers.

Critics of the Bears' proposal argue that the team should also address the $600 million debt remaining from the 2003 renovation of Soldier Field. The Bears, however, maintain that this debt is the responsibility of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority.

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