J.B. Pritzker “really reluctant” to commit state money to new White Sox ballpark

J.B. Pritzker may become a roadblock for the White Sox move to the South Loop.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Pritzker said that “taxpayer dollars are precious,” and that he’s choosing to remain cautious as the team begins its push for public financing. He continued by noting that he’s “really reluctant”, but also claimed that he is “rooting for” teams to succeed in business in the state.

The White Sox are locked into a lease at Guaranteed Rate Field through 2028, and have begun the process of designing a ballpark and surrounding amenities at a site in the South Loop known as “The 78.”

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