State Senator Chris Balkema (R-53) polled his newsletter readers on various subsidies that have been proposed to induce the Chicago Bears to stay in Illinois.
The Chicago Bears Survey Results
State Senator Chris Balkema’s district.
Last week, I asked for your thoughts on the future of the Chicago Bears and whether Illinois should take action to try and retain the Bears in Illinois.
When asked if you support efforts to keep the Bears from moving to Indiana:
- 65% said no
- 35% said yes
I also asked whether you support using state funds to build publicly owned infrastructure, such as improved roads and access, for a multi-use stadium:
- 78% said no
- 22% said yes
While there are much more pressing economic issues that I am working on, I do appreciate everyone who took the time to share your perspective.
The survey results reflect on the fact that we must drive solutions to the real economic conditions that are adversely affecting the quality of life in Illinois.
I will focus on driving these solutions.
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I wish our local legislators would ask the same questions of their constituents.
