The Chicago Bears have announced a significant change in their stadium development plans, committing $2 billion in private funding towards the construction of a new publicly-owned domed stadium. This new facility is to be located south of the current Soldier Field, on the lakefront in Chicago, rather than relocating to Arlington Heights as previously considered. The decision marks a pivot from the team's earlier intentions to move to a 326-acre plot in Arlington Heights, for which they had finalized a $197.2 million purchase. The new stadium plan aims to replace Soldier Field and includes additional park space. The amount of public funds to be utilized in this project remains undetermined.
Chicago Bears officially shift stadium push to lakefront https://t.co/1KPEOHY7LC
The Chicago Bears’ latest pitch for a new stadium would keep the team on the lakefront — and have them dig up some of their own money for it. https://t.co/upWepwQb0H https://t.co/lCXKoX9lSK
The Chicago Bears are taking steps to stay in the third-largest US city with a plan to contribute more than $2 billion of private investment to build a new stadium https://t.co/emkaGcW6HR
We know one thing about the next Bears stadium, for sure https://t.co/TTaXsfSoXs
The Bears Say That They Are Committing $2 BILLION To A Chicago Lakefront Site For Their New Dome Stadium https://t.co/Bq9UIKrIIp https://t.co/2fIEhYTP3h
Chicago Bears pitch $2 billion for a publicly owned stadium on the lakefront to replace Soldier Field. More from @RobertMcCoppin https://t.co/Xe7wDyqE6q
More on the $2 billion Bears/NFL stadium proposal https://t.co/qw1SBsUIij
The Bears appear set on remaining in Chicago, according to multiple media reports, which indicate the team is prepared to spend $2 billion to build a new domed stadium along the lakefront. https://t.co/2D8N0UkNk3
Getting Real? Chicago Bears pitch $2 billion for a publicly owned stadium on the lakefront to replace Soldier Field https://t.co/nAZiCgAEcY @RobertMcCoppin
The Chicago Bears will invest more than $2 billion in private money in a publicly-owned stadium and park space in the parking area south of Soldier Field. https://t.co/lVB1BQsclX
The Chicago Bears are prepared to provide $2 billion in private funding for a new publicly owned enclosed stadium and park space in the city, the team confirmed Monday. https://t.co/FKgyveo7re
A pretty significant non-free agency story, as the #Bears now appear set to build a new stadium near Soldier Field in downtown Chicago. https://t.co/bFC81pBVvh
Thirteen months after finalizing the $197.2 million purchase of a 326-acre plot of land in Arlington Heights, designed for a stadium and business district, the Bears are discussing building a domed stadium near Soldier Field. More from @jon_greenberg ⤵️ https://t.co/vYdI6MULIf
Eleven months after finalizing the $197.2 million purchase of a 326-acre plot of land in Arlington Heights, designed for a stadium and business district, the Bears are discussing building a domed stadium near Soldier Field. More from @jon_greenberg ⤵️ https://t.co/vYdI6MULIf
The latest on the Bears' stadium pivot, by @jon_greenberg https://t.co/lJCmIz3riJ
The Chicago Bears have shifted their focus to the parking area south of Soldier Field, their current home. The team says it will invest more than $2 billion in private money in a publicly-owned stadium and park space. https://t.co/4G7woDPvwg
Bears vow to STAY in Chicago: Team president announces plans to contribute $2 billion for a publicly-owned stadium after '$6.8billion' NFL franchise threatened to relocate to the suburbs https://t.co/V9c2TVu8bm https://t.co/9kJmyit3m6
Bears Plan to Commit $2B to New Domed Stadium in Chicago https://t.co/Mq3PK1BIU5
Chicago Bears pitch $2 billion for a publicly owned stadium on the lakefront to replace Soldier Field, @RobertMcCoppin reports. https://t.co/IAt8kp5263
Bears propose $ for new stadium in the city https://t.co/XSMN5GeRQa
Bears announce plan to spend $2 billion on stadium in Chicago https://t.co/pGmFjeyG9B https://t.co/HfcI3h7Knw
Chicago Bears pitch $2 billion for a publicly owned stadium on the lakefront to replace Soldier Field, from @RobertMcCoppin. https://t.co/CovIuvbE1E
NEWS: The Chicago Bears are shifting their stadium plans away from Arlington Heights. Instead, the team is focused on a new $2 billion lakefront domed stadium south of Soldier Field, per @CourtneyRCronin. https://t.co/UNc3K3tBZX
The Chicago Bears have changed course and now say they will invest $2 billion of private money to build a lakefront stadium in Chicago — rather than going to the suburbs. The stadium would be publicly owned and include a dome. https://t.co/dmY4VVVkbS
According to reports, the #Bears are prepared to make a major investment toward building a new domed stadium, and it's not at Arlington Heights. https://t.co/PMOkDM0hXu
According to reports, the #Bears are prepared to make a major commitment to building a new domed stadium to replace Soldier Field, and it's not at Arlington Park. https://t.co/NuUF7thFqM
The Chicago Bears are planning to build a new stadium south of Soldier Field, a source said, rather than relocate to Arlington Heights. https://t.co/azpy2kR34n
NEW: Chicago Bears' new stadium plan shifts to publicly owned domed stadium on Museum Campus, source says https://t.co/TbmxX4fVan
There has been a major shift in the Chicago Bears' plans to build a new stadium while remaining in Chicago as the franchise is committing $2 billion to help fund a publicly-owned domed stadium south of the current Soldier Field site. https://t.co/uOP614tTic
BREAKING NEWS: Chicago Bears' new stadium plan shifts to publicly owned domed stadium on Museum Campus, source says https://t.co/Utkj9e8cUU
BREAKING: The Chicago Bears are shifting their quest to build a new domed stadium away from Arlington Heights and plan to invest $2 billion to fund a new publicly-owned lakefront stadium in Chicago, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Bears pledging over $2 billion in private money for new Chicago stadium https://t.co/uwBmm40ZqN
In a stunning shift, @670TheScore has learned the #Bears now propose investing $2B in private money into a publicly-owned domed stadium south of Soldier Field, making Arlington Heights an unlikely destination. Amount of public funds undetermined. Discussing it today @mullyhaugh.
The latest on the Chicago Bears plans for a new domed stadium https://t.co/IKC6lDzXjq
Starting To Look Like Full Speed Ahead For The Bears Building A Dome Stadium On The Lake Front https://t.co/Nr14qpOiME https://t.co/cKhdsgsvHw