While a big Chicago Bears fan with a desire to see the storied NFL franchise remain in Illinois, a central Illinois school superintendent has a layered interest in the Bears' ongoing desire for a new stadium.

Dr. Michael Tresnak is the Superintendent of DeLand-Weldon Schools and indicates his rooting interest in the Bears staying in Chicago takes a back seat as he watches the negotiations unfold with the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.

For Dr. Tresnak, the proposal's terminology, 'mega project,' could eventually lead to downstate projects, like wind farms, data centers, or manufacturing centers that locate to central Illinois, seeking that designation - thus stymying tax rates for schools to tap into.

It is Dr. Tresnak's concern that, while for the time being this proposal would only impact Chicago, it could eventually become law statewide.

In addition to watching what, if any agreement comes from the Bears stadium search, Dr. Tresnak is also keeping tabs on the likely cuts to the mandated categoricals from the State in the upcoming budget cycle.