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What Arlington Heights-area candidates have to say about Bears stadium proposalsOct 27, 2026 7:16 pm - Candidates for Illinois General Assembly seats in districts surrounding the Chicago Bears’ potential Arlington Heights stadium site have mixed views on proposed legislation to facilitate the team’s move.
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Hanover Township to host Veterans’ Resource Fair Nov. 4Oct 23, 2026 11:02 am - Hanover Township and Democratic State Sen. Cristina Castro of Elgin will hold their annual Veterans’ Resource Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett.
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NFL commissioner meets with Pritzker, state lawmakers, renewing hopes for Arlington Heights stadiumOct 01, 2026 4:53 pm - For the first time, Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois legislative leaders met in person on Thursday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and a Chicago Bears representative — the latest sign that the team hasn’t given up on a possible option to keep the Bears in Illinois.
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Chicago Bears stadium: Pritzker, Illinois leaders meet with NFL’s Roger Goodell as team weighs Indiana moveOct 01, 2026 4:42 pm - For the first time, Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois legislative leaders met in person on Thursday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and a Chicago Bears representative — the latest sign that the team hasn’t given up on a possible option to keep the Bears in Illinois.
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‘I miss the racetrack’: Five years after Arlington Park’s final race, regulars recall its legacySep 24, 2026 7:08 pm - Five years after Arlington Park racetrack’s closure, former employees and horsemen have scattered to other states or left the sport entirely. Meanwhile, plans for a $5 billion Bears stadium complex have stalled over property tax issues.
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Fans in Arlington Heights and Hammond have same goal: Be the new home of the BearsSep 20, 2026 6:23 pm - Chicago Bears fans in Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana remain hopeful the team will chose their hometowns as the location for their next stadium.
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Under ‘microscope’ with Bears project, Arlington Heights to keep local campaign finance rulesSep 15, 2026 6:27 pm - Arlington Heights is considering updates to its campaign finance rules as the village prepares for upcoming elections and the redevelopment of the 326-acre Arlington Park property, possibly by the Chicago Bears.
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Even as Bears eye Indiana move, Arlington Heights extends lobbyist contract to lure team to suburbsSep 12, 2026 9:44 am - Despite the Bears advancing plans for a stadium in Indiana, Arlington Heights continues lobbying efforts to secure the team’s relocation to the former Arlington Park racetrack site.
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Mayor still hopeful Bears will ‘reverse this ship back toward Arlington Heights’Aug 13, 2026 4:35 pm - Arlington Heights officials remain hopeful the Chicago Bears will choose their town for a new stadium despite the team’s latest pursuit of Northwest Indiana.
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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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