City officials debate mayor's proposed $425M in TIF funds for 'The 78,' Chicago Fire soccer stadium
ABC7 WLS Chicago and Chicago News [Unofficial]
June 19, 2026
A debate is underway over whether the city of Chicago should use tax increment financing funds to support "The 78," which includes a Chicago Fire soccer stadium. Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed directing $425 million in TIF money toward the infrastructure.
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