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View Full Version : Top court clears Soldier Field reconstruction



Cntrygal
02-22-2003, 08:55 AM
The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for continued construction at Soldier Field, rejecting opponents' arguments that a renovation deal struck between the city and Chicago Bears unconstitutionally benefitted a private entity at public expense.

Two years ago, the General Assembly quickly passed a law to allow an existing hotel tax to be used for the project, to which the Bears also are contributing.


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