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Bears release renderings for enclosed suburban stadium

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 06, 2022 03:46 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears plan to build an enclosed suburban stadium that could host Super Bowls, College Football Playoff games and Final Fours. ...

Bears set to unveil conceptual plans for suburban stadium

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 01, 2022 06:45 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are set to unveil conceptual plans for a suburban stadium and entertainment complex next week, the next step as they mull a move...

FILE - A general overall view of the exterior of Soldier Field in Chicago before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday, July 25, 2022, presented three options for renovating Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears, but the team said it's not interested. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Chicago mayor presents 3 options for improving Soldier Field

Jul. 25, 2022 05:07 PM EDT

Dome for Soldier Field? Panel says Chicago should explore it

Jul. 07, 2022 08:05 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — A panel appointed by Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot recommended the city explore enclosing Soldier Field, part of an effort to convince the NFL's...

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, horses in the Bruce D. Memorial Stakes pass the grandstand at Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Ill. The Chicago Bears announced the signing Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, of an agreement to purchase Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heights, the latest step toward a move from their longtime home, Soldier Field in Chicago. ( John Starks/Daily Herald via AP, File)
City of Big Shoulders shrugs off Bears' threat to leave town

By Jim Litke Sep. 30, 2021 04:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, horses in the Bruce D. Memorial Stakes pass the grandstand at Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, Ill. The Chicago Bears announced the signing Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, of an agreement to purchase Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heights, the latest step toward a move from their longtime home, Soldier Field in Chicago. ( John Starks/Daily Herald via AP, File)
Bears move closer to leaving Soldier Field for the suburbs

By Don Babwin Sep. 29, 2021 10:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago. A potential move by the Bears from the lakefront stadium has been picking up steam in recent weeks, after the team announced a bid to purchase Arlington International Racecourse. The famed thoroughbred track in the village of Arlington Heights sits about 30 miles northwest of Soldier Field on a 326-acre plot of land owned by Churchill Downs Inc. that is for sale. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Leave the lakefront? Bears fans have mixed emotions on that

By Andrew Seligman Jul. 04, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an NFL football game at Soldier Field between the New York Jets and the Chicago Bears in Chicago. The Bears have submitted a bid to buy a spacious suburban horse racing track site. Their announcement signals a potential willingness to move out of downtown Soldier Field for a new stadium. Bears President and CEO Ted Phillips says the club wants to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Move to the burbs? Bears confirm bid to buy horse track site

Jun. 17, 2021 06:20 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Indianapolis Colts at Chicago Bears 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses a meeting of European soccer leaders at the congress of the UEFA governing body in Amsterdam's Beurs van Berlage, Netherlands, Tuesday, March 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
The Latest: 3 Rangers minor leaguers in self-isolation

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2020 08:54 AM EDT

NFL's latest Huddle for 100 cleans up Douglas Park

Sep. 04, 2019 06:31 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The NFL staged its third national NFL Huddle for 100 event Wednesday at Douglas Park, with beautifying areas of the park the main goal. ...