Illinois teachers union weighs in on Bears stadium debate – FOX32 (Chicago)

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In a memo, the Illinois Federation of Teachers, led by President Stacy Davis Gates, said it has serious concerns about the impact the bill could have. Proposed mega-project legislation, if not done correctly, could create long-term uncertainty for school districts, the union wrote, adding, The legislation risks shifting additional property tax burden onto residents in and around a mega-project.