CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Mayor Brandon Johnson is signaling a willingness to commit some public money to new stadium developments for both the White Sox and the Bears, but it depends on what the city gets in return.
The mayor was asked about potentially a billion dollars in infrastructure improvements for a new Bears stadium development on the lakefront.
"I think there's general consensus we love the Bears in the city and the fact that they've made a commitment to stay in Chicago. That was not something that that was likely to happen, absent our intervention in these conversations," he replied.
"Now, as far as what it's going to take to make sure that the investments in the city of Chicago have public benefit, those conversations are ongoing."
Johnson also said, "I can tell you this for sure. Whatever investment we make, the investment has to be committed to creating more housing, jobs, having a sustainable, clean economy."
"These are the conversations that we will continue to have before we make any further commitment," he added.
Johnson previously signaled a willingness to help the Sox, as long as they "put some skin in the game."
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