US EditionChicago Bears stadium: President and CEO writes letter to fans
The Bears plan a $10 billion project creating over 65,000 jobs without state funding, aiming to finalize plans by 2025 and host a Super Bowl by 2031, CEO Kevin Warren said.
- On Monday, Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren wrote season ticket holders that after evaluating city sites, "none were viable," signaling the team's future home is Arlington Heights, Illinois.
- Negotiations over property taxes prompted the team to explore alternate sites after failing to agree with the city of Chicago, while a bill to freeze assessments stalled in the Illinois legislature in spring 2025, complicating talks, Warren said.
- The proposal includes land and financing details such as 326 acres purchased in 2023 for $197.2M in Arlington Heights, projecting more than 56,000 construction jobs, 9,000 permanent jobs, $10B in statewide construction impact, and $256M in annual new business and tourism impact.
- Fans gave mixed responses, noting some season-ticket holders might give up tickets if the team moves to Arlington Heights, which would add about an hour to drives and end Millennium Garages shuttle service this season.
- Warren set 2025 as the deadline to finalize stadium plans so the Bears can bid to host a Super Bowl as soon as 2031, partnering with political, labor, business and community leaders across Illinois.
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