SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A state lawmaker filed a bill aimed at making new sports stadium deals more transparent.

State Rep. Kam Buckner’s (D-Chicago) district includes Soldier Field, and he’s been critical of the Chicago Bears as the team has tried to secure public funding to help build a new stadium in northwest suburban Arlington Heights.

While the Bears have said the stadium would be built with entirely private money, they are seeking $855 million in public funds for infrastructure improvements at the Arlington Park property.

What we know:

Buckner’s bill , the Stadium Transparency and Responsible Spending Act, would require a state or local deal to provide public funding to build, renovate, or operate a professional sports stadium to be publicly posted for at least 30 days before

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