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Pat Dowell

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Chicago City Council greenlights $425 million tax‑increment financing for new soccer stadium infrastructure

The council approved a $424.9 million TIF allocation for infrastructure around the Chicago Fire's upcoming stadium, with officials citing new revenue streams and critics warning of fiscal risk.

Jul 27, 2026

Chicago Bets Big on The 78: Public Funds Fuel New Soccer‑Centric Mixed‑Use District

The city plans to allocate $424 million in public money for infrastructure tied to The 78, a mixed‑use project surrounding the Chicago Fire soccer stadium, while aldermen and analysts clash over the fiscal wisdom of the investment.

Jul 23, 2026