US EditionBears Shift Focus for New Enclosed Stadium Back to the Suburbs From the Chicago Lakefront
- The Chicago Bears shifted their focus from a planned lakefront stadium to prioritizing a new enclosed stadium in Arlington Heights suburb as of mid-2025.
- This shift follows resistance from Chicago officials and advocacy groups concerning public financing and the lakefront location, alongside progress in Arlington Heights after Mayor Jim Tinaglia's recent swearing-in.
- The Bears own a 326-acre former Arlington Park racetrack site, where the village approved consulting contracts to study economic and traffic impacts for a nearly $5 billion stadium and entertainment complex.
- Bears President Kevin Warren noted that the team has advanced notably in discussions with Arlington Heights officials, while Mayor Jim Tinaglia emphasized the strong collaboration and identified the site as the optimal location for the project.
- The team aims to begin construction soon, anticipating the project as a transformative economic development that benefits the region and maintains dialogue with Chicago and state leaders.
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Bears shift focus for new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the Chicago lakefront
The Chicago Bears seem to have shifted their attention for a new enclosed stadium back to the suburbs from the city’s lakefront, citing “significant progress” with local leaders to build on a tract of land they own in Arlington Heights.…
Bears tell Mayor Johnson they intend to build in Arlington Heights
CHICAGO — It seems the Chicago Bears have their hearts set on taking the franchise to the northwest suburbs. In the latest development in the ongoing stadium search, a spokesperson for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office said Friday that discussions with the team's executive leadership revealed that the Bears intend to prioritize the development of a site located in Arlington Heights. The team purchased a 326-acre site in Arlington Heights tw…
Chicago Bears appear to change direction for new stadium plans
It seems as though the Chicago Bears are shifting directions for their planned new stadium. And once again, it’s not in Chicago. According to a spokesperson for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, executive leadership from the team have “indicated they intend to prioritize the development site located in the Village of Arlington Heights.” While the writing may have been on the wall for the newest development, it marks the most concrete shift away fro…
Citing ‘significant progress,’ Bears focusing on Arlington Heights for stadium plan – Usa news
Predictably and officially, the Bears have turned their stadium attention back to Arlington Heights. Less than two months after the team switched its public messaging to reflect that their sole focus was no longer on building a downtown stadium, it went a step further Friday. In a statement, the Bears said they were focused on building on the 326-acre property they own in Arlington Heights. “Over the last few months, we have made significant pro…
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