Chicago developer says Bears should build covered stadium at former US Steel South Works site
Related Midwest says the lakefront site has infrastructure, transit access and adjacent investment that could support a stadium district and thousands of jobs.
- On Friday, real estate developer Related Midwest pitched the former U.S. Steel South Works site on Chicago's Far South Side as a potential stadium location for the Chicago Bears, with a video narrated by former Chicago Bear Lance Briggs advocating for the South Side property.
- The Bears' stadium search has dragged on for five-and-a-half years; legislation to lower the team's Arlington Heights property taxes "flopped in the legislature," leaving Arlington Park and Hammond, Indiana, as their only two official options.
- Related Midwest President Curt Bailey described the 200-acre location as "shovel-ready," noting existing infrastructure, Metra access, and proximity to the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park.
- The Bears stated Friday they are finalizing details for two different sites in the Wolf Lake area of Hammond, for which they've pledged $2 billion, while simultaneously engaging with Illinois leadership on potential stadium financing legislation.
- Lawmakers may vote on stadium legislation during the fall veto session running November 17–19 and December 1–3, though it remains unclear whether the Bears will be a legislative priority amid ongoing negotiations.
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Chicago Bears stadium proposal on Southeast Side gains attention as lawmakers work on legislation – ABC Chicago – Wirepoints
Developer Related Midwest has released renderings of a proposed domed Bears stadium at the site. Company President Curt Bailey said the proposal has been presented to both the Bears and lawmakers who will return for the fall veto session later this month.
Developer eyes Old U.S. Steel South Works site for Chicago Bears stadium
CHICAGO (WGN) – The Old U.S. Steel South Works site off DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the South Side could become the Chicago Bears' new home if developer Curt Bailey's vision comes to life. A skyline view, accessible by boat, at a site where infrastructure development is already underway along what the developer calls the [...]
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Chicago Bears and NFL reopen talks with Illinois leaders to keep franchise from moving to Indiana - NEW YORK TIMES POST
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Usa newsNFL commissioner, Bears execs met with Illinois legislators about stadium
<p>NFL commissioner Roger Goodell joined <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> chairman George McCaskey and president/CEO Kevin Warren in a meeting with Illinois legislators this week, a source confirmed, leaving open future discussions about a stadium site in either Chicago or the suburbs. </p><p>The Bears said in a statement Friday they “appreciate the recent engagement from Illinois leadership to…
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