Don't give away taxpayer money for a new Bears stadium

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Don't give away taxpayer money for a new Bears stadium

Renderings of the proposed new Bears stadiumChicago Bears I am a former Chicago media executive, and I have worked closely with all our professional sports teams. I am a supporter of all our teams. I am concerned about the current thinking on state and city priorities and funding.We clearly have serious issues, starting with crime. I question the mayor's support for a $4.7 billion project just to keep the Bears in the city, given all our other …