Aurora, Illinois, the state's second-largest city, has made a formal pitch to become the new home of the Chicago Bears. With efforts to build a new stadium in Chicago or Arlington Heights stalling, Aurora's Mayor Richard Irvin and other area officials have stepped forward to present their case. The suburban community highlighted its potential as an 'ideal spot' for the Bears' stadium in a recent op-ed. Aurora, located 40 miles from downtown Chicago, is positioning itself as a viable alternative amidst the ongoing challenges faced by the Bears in their attempts to secure a new stadium location. This move is seen as a 'David vs. Goliath' battle.
Hear @CityofAuroraIL's Mayor Richard Irvin make the pitch for the @ChicagoBears to move to Aurora @PatTheDesigner & @courtneyrcronin Full convo: https://t.co/8AK06mswle https://t.co/DRhJnVmOC2
THE CHICAGO BEARS PODCAST Aurora's Mayor Richard Irvin joined @PatTheDesigner & @CourtneyRCronin to give the pitch for the @ChicagoBears to move to Aurora https://t.co/8AK06mswle
With efforts to put a new stadium, on the Chicago lakefront stalling, Aurora renews interest in luring the Bears 40 miles from downtown. https://t.co/tvdbC9rRkc
A new #Bears stadium in Aurora? Its mayor and area officials have made their pitch. FULL STORY: https://t.co/SrqegQ9QED
The Bears attempts to build a new stadium in Chicago or Arlington Heights have not gone well. So here comes Aurora, Illinois making its case to lure the team. Aurora is the state's second-largest city, but this is definitely David vs. Goliath https://t.co/aQY3Cb8Yjv
In new op-ed, suburban Chicago community makes pitch as 'ideal spot' for Bears' stadium https://t.co/p7DlBx9uzt