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economic-impact
The Atlantic
3 days ago
Business

Stadium Subsidies Are Getting Even More Ridiculous

Taxpayer money still funds stadiums despite extensive evidence showing negative economic impact. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears to seek public funding in $5bn plan for new lakefront stadium

Chicago Bears propose $5bn enclosed stadium next to Soldier Field, seeking public funding for the project. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 weeks ago
Chicago Bears

Bears unveil $5B proposal for new dome stadium

The Bears proposed a $5 billion enclosed stadium next to Soldier Field, requesting public funding, aiming to revamp the lakefront area. [ more ]
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white-sox
Yahoo News
1 month ago
Chicago White Sox

Could the Chicago White Sox really move to Nashville? It's complicated.

White Sox considering moving to Nashville as leverage in negotiations
Concerns over public funding for sports stadiums [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago
Chicago

Latest On White Sox's Stadium Plans

The White Sox are seeking $1 billion in public funding for a potential new stadium in the South Loop of Chicago.
Mayor Johnson is broadly open to approving funding for the White Sox and NFL's Bears, emphasizing the need for a commitment to public use and benefit. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

South Loop alderman throws support behind new White Sox stadium after developer meeting

Ald. Pat Dowell supports the idea of building a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop.
Public funding and financial details are major hurdles to the project. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Europe news

What if pro-Palestinian protests cross the Atlantic? France and the UK fear contagion

European campuses witnessing protests similar to the US with concerns of contagion and government intervention. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 weeks ago
OMG science

The six studies that could banish old age forever

Researchers are exploring various methods, from drugs to stem cell injections, to combat aging and promote longevity. [ more ]
Planetizen
1 month ago
Chicago

Chicago to Turn High-Rise Offices into Housing

Adaptive reuse of office buildings into housing gaining popularity due to increased remote work post-pandemic.
Chicago converting underused high-rise office buildings into 1,000 new apartments in its financial corridor. [ more ]
www.espn.com
1 month ago
Chicago

Chicago Red Stars schedule summer match at Wrigley Field - ESPN

Wrigley Field to host National Women's Soccer League match for the first time on June 8.
Red Stars aim to improve accessibility by moving from SeatGeek Stadium to a more central location in Chicago. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
1 month ago
Podcast

Podcast: Jean-David Malo on EIC peojects; quantum without noise

Discussion on quantum breakthrough and public funding disaster in Poland
Interview with Jean-David Malo, Director of EISMEA [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Design

Brazilian galleries Jaqueline Martins and Se merge to form Martins&Montero

Two Brazilian art galleries merge to form Martins&Montero in SĂŁo Paulo and Brussels.
All staff from both galleries will be retained, and artists will transition to the new joint roster. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
2 months ago
Austin

Author, advocate explores universal income among solutions for homelessness - Austin Monitor

Nonprofit group in San Francisco is expanding basic income payments for the homeless.
Miracle Messages offers family reunification help and phone buddy program along with basic income to help the homeless. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

No 10 condemns London theatre for hosting Black Out nights

Downing Street condemns theatre's all-black audience 'Black Out' performances.
Emphasis on inclusivity in arts venues receiving public funding. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Network Rail reveals 140million plan to tackle Elizabeth line disruption west of Paddington

Network Rail announced a 140 million plan to address issues on the Elizabeth line west of Paddington.
No additional taxpayer funding requested for the plan. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 months ago
London

This London bridge may never reopen - but why?

Hammersmith Bridge, one of the oldest suspension bridges in the world, has been closed for almost five years due to structural issues.
Efforts to find funding for the bridge's repair have reached an impasse, with the government task force in charge of the repairs not meeting for two years. [ more ]
Yahoo Sports
2 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Paul Sullivan: Jerry Reinsdorf's about-face on White Sox possibly leaving Chicago is history - and hypocrisy - repeating itself

Chicago White Sox will eventually be up for sale once Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf is no longer alive.
Reinsdorf wants a new ballpark for the White Sox in Chicago, to be funded with over $1 billion of public funding. [ more ]
Fastball
2 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Chicago White Sox Take Critical Next Step in Battle For Possible New Ballpark

Teams seek public funding for new ballparks
Mayor expects White Sox to contribute financially [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago
Major League Baseball

Kendrick: D-Backs "May Run Out Of Time In Phoenix"

The Diamondbacks are frustrated with the lack of progress on a public funding agreement for Chase Field upgrade.
Owner Ken Kendrick emphasized the team's preference to stay at Chase Field and invest in its current location. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago
Major League Baseball

Royals To Reveal Plans For Proposed New Park

The Kansas City Royals are set to reveal plans for a new stadium in the Crossroads District.
The team is seeking public funding through a sales tax plan that will be voted on in early April. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Public health

Governments can erase your medical debt for pennies on the dollar and some are

Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcies in the United States, and more than 2 in 5 American adults have some.
Connecticut, New Jersey, and other local governments are using public money to purchase and forgive their residents' medical debt.
Programs to purchase and forgive medical debt can have a significant impact, as hospitals often sell the debt for pennies on the dollar. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Favors, money grabs, incompetence: Bitwise emails with city of Fresno show inside reality

Bitwise Industries tapped into public dollars and influence from city leaders before their company imploded.
Email communications show warning signs of financial struggles and lack of expertise in basic tasks. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Half a billion: That's the latest price for a gondola to Dodger Stadium

The cost of the Dodger Stadium gondola project has significantly increased from its initial estimate of $125 million to up to $500 million.
The project faces regulatory hurdles and votes at multiple government levels, including Metro, Los Angeles City Hall, and California State Parks. [ more ]
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