re: Bears to request more than $2 billion in public money to fund $4.6 billion stadium.

Oh stop with the hyperbole. IL’s population decline is largely contributed to a shrinking population in southern/central IL. Loss of huge companies in Peoria/Decatur (Caterpillar), etc has ripped away opportunities down there.

Chicago is fine. Yeah the pension budget issue is big problem but it’s still a huge global hub for tons of industries. It’s becoming the tech hub of the midwest. It’s not just going to turn into Detroit next year ??