THE CHICAGO BEARS may require taxpayer dollars for their new stadium.

The Bears initially wanted half of their new ground and mixed-use development funded with public money.

That request was rejected but Chicago taxpayers may still have to contribute a substantial amount.

According to Front Office Sports , the NFL franchise wants $855million in public money.

The Bears officially have a new site for their planned stadium and are willing to pay for much of the project themselves.

The total sum is expected to cost a grand total of about $5billion.

The NFL giants have released a new economic impact statement for the proposed domed stadium and mixed-use development.

The Bears plan to build on land they own in suburban Arlington Heights, Ill.

The contribution from taxpayer dol

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