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Chicago mayor and Bears president meet again: New city stadium sites still on the table?
Jul 27, 2023 6:18 PM - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren met this week to reportedly discuss other potential stadium sites in the city. -
Where does Arlington Park wreckage go? Some bricks to be preserved, other debris being recycled
Jul 25, 2023 5:00 AM - Demolition equipment continues to pick apart the old six-story Arlington Park grandstand, leaving behind tons of debris at the site of the historic racing palace. But there are plans to preserve some of what's been torn down for posterity and recycle most of the rest of it. -
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. -
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." -
Jim O'Donnell: A moment for forever -- 50 years since Secretariat raced at Arlington Park
Jun 28, 2023 6:20 AM - Jim O'Donnell remembers the glorious June day nearly 50 years ago when the most charismatic thoroughbred champ of the TV age, Secretariat, came to Arlington Park.
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