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Fueled by social media, trespassing has risen at Arlington Park since Bears took over, police say
Jul 15, 2023 5:14 PM - The shuttered Arlington Park property has seen an uptick in trespassing and related incidents -- fueled by social media -- since the Bears took possession of the sprawling property earlier this year, police records show. -
New District 214 superintendent calls for 'fair deal' in Bears tax talks
Jul 14, 2023 6:45 PM - They may be on opposite ends of the playing field, but like Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, new Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Superintendent Scott Rowe called for fairness in reaching a tax deal with the team in Arlington Heights. -
'Haven't done their research': Bears stadium critic to try to recall Arlington Hts. mayor, trustee
Jul 3, 2023 6:48 PM - An Arlington Heights critic of the Chicago Bears' redevelopment plans has launched a petition drive to recall the mayor and a trustee over a failure to "prioritize the welfare and interests" of residents. -
Fearing effect on downtown Arlington Heights, not all businesses welcoming Bears to town
Jun 29, 2023 12:36 PM - Chip Brooks, owner of the Hey Nonny music venue and restaurant, fears the Bears' proposed $5 billion mixed-use redevelopment of Arlington Park could detract from downtown Arlington Heights. "I'm not worried about Sundays in October. We're worried about Tuesdays in March," he said. -
Aurora joins others suburbs trying to lure Bears from Chicago
Jun 28, 2023 12:00 PM - Aurora has thrown its hat into the Bears relocation sweepstakes, suggesting the NFL franchise move to the state's second-largest city instead of other suburban contenders. -
District 214 board member to Bears president: Schools want certainty on taxes, too
Jun 28, 2023 6:44 AM - Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said Monday the NFL franchise wants "certainty" over taxes at its new Arlington Heights property. So do the school districts, according to a school board member who attended Warren's public appearance this week. -
We support move, want new assessment: School districts respond to Bears' call for more tax talks
Jun 27, 2023 6:52 PM - The Daily Herald reached out Tuesday to leaders of three school districts that Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren are urging to negotiate with the team over property tax assessments and payments at Arlington Park. The districts responded jointly in writing. -
'Strictly business': Bears don't seek handout but tax 'fairness,' Warren says in Arlington Heights
Jun 27, 2023 11:55 AM - Amid tense negotiations over tax issues in Arlington Heights and flirtations with other municipalities that could host a new stadium, Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said Monday the NFL franchise isn't looking to taxpayers for any "handouts," but wants "certainty and fairness." -
For now, streets next to Arlington Park will only be resurfaced -- not widened
Jun 24, 2023 7:00 AM - Planning has begun for a $6.2 million resurfacing of Euclid Avenue through Arlington Heights, but for now it doesn't include any widening or a full-scale reconstruction despite the possible Bears redevelopment at Arlington Park. -
Jim O'Donnell: Arlington demolition means hang time of the Bears is coming to an end
Jun 18, 2023 5:30 AM - Jim O'Donnell says with Arlington Park's demolition, the Bears remain welcome to develop the increasingly barren 326 acres that once did business as Arlington Park. That is, as long as they quite affordably also move forward and pay their own way.
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