Articles filed under Arlington Park
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Chicago Bears have had ‘minimal’ talks with Illinois legislators as stadium focus remains on HammondAug 13, 2026 1:49 pm - The Chicago Bears have had “minimal” discussions with Illinois legislators since the NFL franchise voted in June to focus its stadium efforts on northwest Indiana.
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‘We can’t be bystanders’: Rolling Meadows mayor announces reelection bid amid Bears stadium sagaJul 28, 2026 4:49 pm - Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica has announced her reelection bid, touting endorsements from all seven city council members and no current opposition. Sanoica has positioned herself as a regional voice in the Chicago Bears’ potential Arlington Park redevelopment.
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At Lake Forest event, stadium property taxes and World Cup on Bears president’s mindJul 17, 2026 9:38 am - Chicago Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren said the NFL club is performing due diligence for a potential stadium in Northwest Indiana, but at an event in Lake Forest Thursday night, he didn’t close the door on Arlington Heights either.
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Despite stadium uncertainty, Bears get OK to keep billboard in Arlington HeightsJul 06, 2026 9:13 pm - Arlington Heights village board members have approved a fifth extension allowing the Chicago Bears to keep a digital billboard on the Arlington Park property, despite the team shifting focus to a stadium project in Indiana.
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Bears merging House and Senate bills for a stadium deal in Illinois, Pritzker saysJun 23, 2026 7:15 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker revealed Tuesday that the Chicago Bears are working to combine elements of separate House and Senate bills into unified legislation for a new stadium in Illinois.
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Pritzker, Welch hand off stadium deal’s next move to BearsJun 16, 2026 7:07 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday called on the Bears to express what they want for a stadium deal to stay in Illinois.
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Pritzker plays offense and defense in game of political football over elusive Bears dealJun 09, 2026 8:00 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday defended his efforts to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, while blaming the team’s so-called “fumbles” and legislators’ “confusion” over stadium legislation that failed to advance in Springfield.
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Arlington Heights mayor urges Pritzker to ‘coach’ legislators on Bears stadium dealJun 08, 2026 7:06 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia urged Gov. JB Pritzker to take a more active coaching role in uniting Illinois legislators to pass Bears-friendly stadium legislation after team officials announced they are advancing a Hammond, Indiana stadium plan.
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Could a Bears move give Illinois Republicans midterm momentum? Experts weigh inJun 08, 2026 6:46 pm - Would losing the “pride and joy of Illinois” be a fatal flaw for Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in separate elections?
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‘Done deal’ or ‘door remains open’? In latest stadium shift, Bears board advances Indiana planJun 05, 2026 11:43 am - Days after the Illinois legislature punted on legislation for a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, team officials said Friday they’re going to Indiana.