CHICAGO - If the Bears exit Chicago , they plan to drop $25 million in the city's lap, as part of a push to smooth their path out of town.

What we know:

The Bears are making the multi-million dollar offer to benefit Chicago as the team lobbies lawmakers for approval to move to Arlington Heights .

Proposal details were revealed in a letter obtained by Crain’s Chicago Business , and comes as the team faces strong opposition in Springfield.

The one-time payment would go toward projects selected by city leaders, possibly including maintenance at Soldier Field or helping cover the city’s existing stadium debt.

The team also promises $250,000 every year starting in 2028 to help rebuild parks and playing fields in under-resourced neighborhoods.

The other side:

But critics, includ

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