Pritzker remains out on state funds [Video]

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has not changed his mind for a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop.

The governor said Illinois has a track record of helping private businesses.

“Sometimes it’s just infrastructure,” Pritzker said. “Putting the street light in front of the business, or building the street or the highway or helping build the infrastructure for transportation.”

Pritzker, though, said he draws the line at public funding for a proposed White Sox stadium in the 78 development located in the South Loop.

He says the state shouldn’t bankroll a ballpark for a baseball team that he says is valuable and owned by wealthy people.

The team’s lease at Guaranteed Rate Field runs out in 2029.

A report in the Athleticlast week said White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf is considering selling the team he has owned since 1981 — and that he is in talks with Dave Stewart. Stewart is a …