Bears announce plan to spend $2 billion on stadium in Chicago
The Chicago Bears are shifting their plans from building a new stadium in Arlington Heights to helping fund a new stadium in the City of Chicago, the team announced Monday morning.
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The Chicago Bears are shifting their plans from building a new stadium in Arlington Heights to helping fund a new stadium in the City of Chicago, the team announced Monday morning.
The Chicago Bears are shifting their plans from building a new stadium in Arlington Heights to helping fund a new stadium in the City of Chicago, the team announced Monday morning. Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said in a statement the team would contribute over $2 billion to build a new stadium in Chicago.
He said he is hoping to figure out where the Bears will build a new stadium before the start of next season.C
NFL fans from near and far will soon pack Allegiant Stadium as Vegas prepares for the Super Bowl. This is something the Chicago Bears would love to do one day at a new stadium.
Last summer -- the suburbs appeared to be on the front burner, with the team spending millions to buy and demolish the old Arlington International Racecourse.
It's possible that it could just be another move to create leverage to get the best deal from Arlington Heights.
CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports, the team released a statement on looking for options, but not much more.
The Stones just last week announced they were going on tour next year – with a stop at Soldier Field on Thursday, June 27. There will also now be a show at Soldier Field on Sunday, June 30.
City and state officials gathered at Soldier Field on Saturday for Veterans Day to honor those who served the country in uniform.
Police said, around 1:30 p.m., a 50-year-old man and a 27-year-old man got into an argument with three other men inside the stadium, when the three men began beating them.
An injury may keep the superstar sidelined – and it has sent ticket prices tanking just a day before the match.
A thief stole ride-along lawnmowers and John Deere Gators, which belonged to a contractor.
A thief stole ride-along lawnmowers and John Deere Gators, which belonged to a contractor.
They include the "Meatball Grinder," mini deep dish pizza, and the "Sack Attack Burger."
The Chicago Bears kickoff the 2023 season this Sunday at Soldier Field. After an active offseason, the team is hungry to improve upon last year's 3-14 record. And Bears fans should show up to the game hungry too. The organization's food partner, Aramark, showcased some of the new items that will be on the stadium's menu this year.
Openers for Sheeran include Khalid and Cat Burns.
"I've been coming since 2012, and it's great. I love the food. There's great music here. The beer is great. I love it all."
Beyoncé is taking over Soldier Field with her Renaissance World Tour which is sold out for Saturday and Sunday. If you couldn't score a ticket, there's more live music to be heard at the Pitch Fork Festival in Union Park.
It's the first time Beyoncé has performed in Chicago since 2018.
In just a matter of days, the BeyHive will be buzzing Chicago. Beyoncé will take the stage this weekend at Soldier Field as part of her "Renaissance Tour," and construction is already underway on the big stage.
This year, Mississippi Valley State University will take on Central State University at Soldier Field.
A lot of Swifties relied on public transit to get to Soldier Field for the three nights the show was in town.
Bears President Kevin Warren met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday.
Taylor Swift wrapped up her third sold-out night at Soldier Field in Chicago Sunday evening. But the show was nearly ruined for several fans, including a group of moms and their three 10-year-old daughters from the western suburbs. After months of planning and thousands of dollars spent, their limo ride to the show was canceled less than 24 hours before the show. Those affected want more than refunds for their trouble.
More than 50,000 fans swarmed the lakefront stadium for the first of three sold-out shows.
