Chicago Bears: Latest news on stadium plans

An artist's rendering from Chicago architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill shows a proposed new Bears stadium at the center of a mixed-use district near the current White Sox Bridgeport location. (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)

Latest Bears stadium plan for White Sox site in Bridgeport draws interest — but no involvement from the team

By Robert McCoppin

October 29, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

The latest Chicago Bears stadium idea would put the team in Bridgeport, on the site...

A Chicago Bears digital billboard located just off of Route 53 flashes advertisements at sunrise at the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights on May 23, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

What Arlington Heights-area candidates have to say about Bears stadium proposals

By Christopher Placek

October 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Most — but not all — candidates for Illinois General Assembly seats in and around...

Kevin Warren, Chicago Bears team president and CEO, on the field before the game at Soldier Field on Oct. 4, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai/)

Chicago Bears stadium becomes a political game as midterms near. Can it score for Republicans?

By Rick Pearson

October 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The saga over where the future home of the Chicago Bears has become about more...

Arlington Heights mayoral candidate Tom Schwingbeck Jr. is flanked by fellow candidates Jon Ridler, left, and Jim Tinaglia during a candidate forum at the Arlington Heights Village Hall on March 13, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Arlington Heights mayoral candidates want to bring the Chicago Bears, but they say it has to benefit the village

By Robert McCoppin

March 16, 2025 at 10:54 a.m.

The three candidates spoke to a packed auditorium at the village hall Thursday, vying to...

An aerial photo shows the former Arlington International Racecourse on March 12, 2024, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears to submit traffic and financial studies for Arlington Heights stadium site, official says

By Robert McCoppin

February 28, 2025 at 9:55 a.m.

Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said that reports from local real estate agents that the...

Images of Virginia Halas McCaskey are displayed outside Soldier Field in Chicago, Feb, 6, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Bill to lure Chicago Bears to Indiana passes House

By Maya Wilkins

February 18, 2025 at 4:11 p.m.

A bill aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears to Northwest Indiana is one step closer...

Chicago Bears cornerback Terell Smith (32) celebrates after getting an interception during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Bill to lure Chicago Bears to Indiana passes out of House committee

By Alexandra Kukulka

February 12, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

A bill aimed at attracting the Chicago Bears, or another sports franchise, to Northwest Indiana...

Fans walk outside the stadium before the Chicago Bears play the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on Oct. 17 2021. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Rep. Harris makes bid to attract the Chicago Bears — and other pro sports teams — to Northwest Indiana

By Alexandra Kukulka

February 6, 2025 at 7:49 a.m.

Northwest Indiana is throwing its hat into the ring — again — to court the...

Chicago Stars players Alyssa Naeher and Ally Schlegel, executive director of the National Women's Soccer League Players Association Meghann Burke and state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) at a hearing of the Illinois House of Representatives Revenue & Finance Committee on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in Chicago. (Courtesy of the Chicago Stars)

Stars and Sky push for equality in public stadium funding for men’s and women’s sports in Illinois

By Meghan Montemurro

December 17, 2024 at 9:53 a.m.

Members of the Chicago Stars and Sky organizations testified Monday in support of a bill...

A digital billboard advertising the Chicago Bears is seen near the practice track of the former Arlington International Racetrack, near Route 53 and Northwest Highway, on June 25, 2024, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Arlington Heights approves tax deal with Bears, but the team still wants a new stadium in Chicago

By Robert McCoppin

December 10, 2024 at 3:17 p.m.

The Arlington Heights board voted 8-0 to seal a deal to set the Chicago Bears’...

After buying the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights in 2023, the Chicago Bears proposed building a $2 billion stadium there as part of a 326-acre development including entertainment and residential uses. (Chicago Bears)

Chicago Bears would save about $5M annually in property taxes under proposed agreement with Arlington Heights and local schools

By Robert McCoppin

December 7, 2024 at 7:08 a.m.

The details of the deal revealed Thursday would set the annual tax on the Arlington...

The former Arlington International Racecourse is seen on March 12, 2024, in Arlington Heights. The Bears purchased the Arlington Heights property last year. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Bears reach deal on Arlington Heights property taxes, but team insists new stadium in Chicago is its focus

By Jeremy Gorner

November 28, 2024 at 11:18 a.m.

Chicago Bears officials have made a deal over how much property taxes need to be...

The former Michael Reese Hospital site, between a truck marshaling yard and Prairie Shores apartments, on April 26, 2023. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears reconsidering Michael Reese Hospital site with lakefront stadium proposal stalled

By Robert McCoppin

November 12, 2024 at 5:42 p.m.

The Chicago Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese Hospital site as a potential location...

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