Bears have designs on the lakefront, as Mayor Johnson plays the wrong position of cheerleader-in-chief

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Bears have designs on the lakefront, as Mayor Johnson plays the wrong position of cheerleader-in-chief

Rendering of the proposed new Bears stadium.Chicago Bears The public finally got a good look Wednesday at the Chicago Bears $4.7 billion lakefront stadium plan.But the big reveal showed something far deeper than pretty renderings, impressive architectural animation and an optimistic financial projections.With Mayor Brandon Johnson and his administration standing with the Bears, it is clear the city is willing to put private interests ahead of p…