Bears CEO, Chicago mayor issue statement as team explores options – NBC Chicago
The Chicago Bears last week announced they would be exploring other options outside of Arlington Heights following a tax hiccup, but could that mean Soldier Field is back in play? Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren issued a joint statement with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Wednesday. “Today we met and discussed our shared values and […]
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Arlington Heights Mayor Addresses Bears’ Plans to Explore Other Stadium Options – NBC Chicago
The mayor of Arlington Heights said the Chicago Bears’ decision to begin exploring other options for a suburban stadium is “not an unexpected development,” as the team cites tax troubles for the reason behind the shift. “Once they closed on the property, then they did have an opportunity to talk to other potential suitors including […]
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‘Ball Rolling,’ but Bears’ Stadium Plans Far From Set – NBC Chicago
As demolition work begins on portions of the site of the former Arlington International Racecourse site in suburban Arlington Heights, the village’s mayor says that it is just one step in the process of a potential Chicago Bears stadium coming to the community. The Bears have received permission to begin demolishing portions of the grandstand […]
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‘Certainly possible’ Arlington Heights might end up rejecting Bears’ plans, mayor says – Shaw Local
Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Monday that while a proposed agreement between the Chicago Bears and village would aid the team in closing on its pending $197.2 million purchase of Arlington Park, it’s “certainly possible” that the village might end up rejecting the club’s final redevelopment plans. Hayes’ comments, and similar remarks from Village […]
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