Rep. Kam Buckner: Using state dollars to pay for a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights is ‘asinine’

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 29: An aerial view of Arlington International Racecourse on September 29, 2021 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for the property, a move that could see them leave their longtime home of Soldier Field. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

by: Pete Zimmerman

Posted: Sep 7, 2022 / 05:28 PM CDT

Updated: Sep 7, 2022 / 05:28 PM CDT

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State Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago), a candidate for Chicago mayor, joins John Williams to talk about the Bears revealing their plans if they were to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Rep. Buckner does not believe any state money should be used to help the team finance a new entertainment complex.