Bears’ Initial Plan for New Stadium ‘At Risk’ As Team President Explores Other Option The franchise is re-evaluating its options for a new home venue. Sports Illustrated · Jun 2, 2023
Arlington Park track’s property tax bill cut by half The property tax bill for Arlington Park this year was reduced from $16.1 million to $7.8 million. Chicago Sun-Times · May 31, 2023
Bears to begin demolishing Arlington Park track next week as they move toward new stadium It’s another step toward leaving Soldier Field and building a new stadium in Arlington Heights. Chicago Sun-Times · May 26, 2023
Bears look to begin demolition on remaining Arlington Park structures According to the Chicago Tribune, the Bears are taking another step towards moving to Arlington Heights. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2023
Chairman George McCaskey delegates, waits as Bears strive to build winner, stadium He seems content to hand control over football operations and the Arlington Park stadium project to incoming president Kevin Warren. And as far as the likelihood of the Bears leaving Chicago, he says, “Change is necessary at times.” Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023
Chicago Bears fans react to team closing on Arlington Park property: ‘I love it.’ In an open letter, the Chicago Bears emphasized that buying the site provides no certainty of a new stadium. Some fans are onboard, others are unhappy about a move. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023
Chicago Bears buy Arlington Heights property for possible stadium The team said it has completed its purchase of the 326-acre site for $197.2 million as it continues negotiations for state and local tax subsidies. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 15, 2023
And they’re off! To Kentucky? Arlington Million gallops away to Louisville’s Churchill Downs The highlight of Arlington International Racecourse’s summer thoroughbred racing calendar will happen in Kentucky this year, after the suburban track’s corporate owner sold to the Bears. Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said he has “mixed emotions” about the use of part of his village’s name in a… Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 17, 2022