Bears meet with Arlington Heights community about stadium plan
The meeting began at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at John Hersey High School.
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The meeting began at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at John Hersey High School.
The focus of the evening was more on the bigger picture of how the stadium project could transform Arlington heights. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The Chicago Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year.
CBS 2's Joe Donlon talked with Arlington Heights officials about the stadium proposal.
Emily Pacyga lives in Arlington Heights and manages a small business, The Eiffel Flower. CBS 2's Joe Donlon asked her whether most of the visitors to the business are excited or have concerns.
Many people will have questions about the proposed stadium at the Arlington International Racecourse site. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The small size of Soldier Field is part of why the Bears are considering moving to Arlington Heights.
The Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek spoke with Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes about conditions that still need to be met.
The Bears are hosting a meeting with the community Thursday night to talk about its ideas for redeveloping Arlington International Racecourse. CBS 2's Joe Donlon reports.
Gallo joins CBS 2's Joe Donlon to talk about how the Bears' plan for a new stadium in Arlington Heights would affect his neighboring suburb.
Fans at Bears home games will now need to use credit, debit, or other pre-paid cards, or mobile payments, for all purchases at retail shops, concessions stands, or other vendors.
CBS 2’s Joe Donlon reported the general feeling in Arlington Heights is one of enthusiasm and excitement about the prospect of the Bears coming. Donlon talked with Mayor Hayes about the plan Thursday.
Bears football is back and that means the return of three things to watch when they host the 49ers in the season opener.
Mayor Lightfoot has said there are a lot of other cities that have two NFL teams. In fact, there are only two – sort of.
"We're not worried about last year's draft. 'Oh this team passed on me.' I'm not worried about that."
CBS 2’s Jermont Terry spoke Tuesday night to some Arlington Heights residents who are pleased with the prospect of becoming the Bears’ hometown, and others who would rather have nothing to do with the massive new plan.
The Bears made it clear that if they do close on the property, it is still no guarantee they will develop it.
Ganis, president of SportsCorp Ltd., says the odds that the Bears will move are 90-plus. He talked with CBS 2's Chris Tye on Tuesday.
Last year, the Bears signed a purchase agreement for the 326-acre site of the former Arlington Park racecourse, and remain in negotiations on a contract for the site.
The Bears unveiled potential plans for a new stadium in Arlington Heights Tuesday, while Mayor Lori Lightfoot talked about more plans to keep the team from "abandoning" Chicago. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Last year, the Bears signed a purchase agreement for the 326-acre site of the former Arlington Park racecourse, and remain in negotiations on a contract for the site. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
As the Bears tackle the regular season, Eberflus is making sure quarterback Justin Fields and the gang understand the storied history they're joining.
A search for Phillips' successor is underway, according to the Bears.
The Bears will host a community meeting on Sept. 8 at John Hersey High School to discuss their plans for acquiring the former Arlington Park racecourse site.
Head coach Matt Eberflus said he's heard nothing but 'good reports' about Alex Leatherwood, the lineman who was taken 17th overall.
