Bears BACKING OUT OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Focus to Stay on City's Lakefront
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- Опубліковано 12 жов 2024
- The Chicago Bears are no longer focusing on moving to Arlington Heights as their next location according to Chicagobusiness.com.
The Bears bought Arlington Racetrack in Feb '23 for $197.2 million to develop a complete football village for The Chicago Bears.
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It was announced Friday that Kevin Warren is shifting the teams focus to build their next stadium on the lakeshore where Soldier Field currently is.
Kevin Warren, who helped develop US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, is helping lead the same project for the Chicago Bears.
US Bank Stadium is voted one of the best venues in the United States due to it's easy transpiration, football village, and Kevin Warren has a vision do the same in the City of Chicago for The Chicago Bears.
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Where do you want the Chicago Bears to move their next stadium to?
I think either lake front or the race track would be great
Arlington Heights for sure !! The commute itself would be so much easier getting to and from the game !!
Arlington Heights rendering looked amazing
Across from soldier’s field. Level arie crown…Bears on the lake go hand in hand.
Chicago lakefront. Throw a pedway underneath with people movers connecting to the downtown pedway system (hotels, restaurants, bars, etc.) Make it a dome so it can be used year round. You need not look any further than Lucas Oil Stadium, there is ALWAYS something going on there, monster trucks, concerts, gun shows, car auctions, etc. The city will have to do their part by making it safer to travel there also using public transportation because driving in is an absolute nightmare. No way I'd take a train to Arlington Heights from NW Indiana. Extend it out onto the lake like they did Navy Pier using slag from the steel mills. BEAR DOWN
Arlington Park raised the property taxes more than five times the previous amount. The city's politicians and their greed lost them the chance to land the Bears. Greed.
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It's the Democrat way.
@@scottellsworth2525I’m not a democrat, I am not a Biden fan, I believe in being tough on crime and I own guns. But if you think the Republican Party is not also greedy and corrupt, you’re not paying attention. I’m not defending democrats. I’m saying the majority of politicians are corrupt, and no party gives a single shit about the populace.
As a Chicagoan that lives in TX and a Libertarian...... I approve this message. 😊
Just another reason why I moved from Chicago area
I work in Houston but am from Chicago and a huge Michigan fan. Did not go to the championship, or the Superbowl or the final 4 and it was all right here. I've had Bears, Bulls and Blackhawk season tickets. And love live sports. But 600 a ticket, and beers $18 bucks each. That is when I drew the line.
I now attend Rice or University of Houston games to still enjoy live sports.
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The appearance of a glass dome on the lakefront would be so awesome to host a superbowl 😁 can you imagine to hype for it a superbowl in the blizzard of February on Chicago lakefront
It doesn't snow anymore in Chicago
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@MrDRose2u 2 years and counting. Sadly it looks like the new normal. It's 46 degrees today. WTF. They could play a game today, outside in Soldier Field. LOL
@@DLKCOMEDY88lmao don’t jinx it or we’ll be under 8 ft by next week 🤣
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As a Bears fan in Virginia, Location is not High on my list but would like them to stay on the River.
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I’m in the 757, Bear down!
It's called a lake, you moron.
LAKE Michigan.
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Soldier Field is not on the the river
@@stevebalun9554 my mistake, never been there. Thought photos showed river in backround.
Tear Down Soldier Field build a new state of the art complex by the Lake. Make it an environment like what they did at Wrigley
I think the main problem with that is that the Bears want to own their own stadium. Soldier Field is owned by the Chicago Park District.
First of all Soldier Field is a landmark that was around before the Bears ever moved in there you cannot by law demolish it second the city of Chicago owns over 16500 empty vacant lots and worn out buildings in Rundown warehouses and they're all grouped together for many places in the old meat packing districts and some industrial places you could put the exact Camp as the Bears want with restaurants and bars and hotels in Back of the Yards or north of I-55 there's a couple places that are large enough that would host the stadium and its surrounding properties
@@wallybismarck4328 Yeah, I was going to say something, too, about it having landmark status, but they lost that status in 2002 when they tore down a bunch of the interior. I forgot about that until I googled it when making my reply. :)
@@TimStrain2594 the columns have landmark status its why during the renovations they couldnt be altered.
@@wallybismarck4328 The landmark status was removed after they renovated the stadium. It no longer has that designation or protection....and it shouldn't.
Soldier Field needs to be lifted up about 10-20 feet to make the field playable. But if you could imagine a stadium that is elevated and part of sticking out over the lake, it would be impressive.
That's why grass does not grow in Soilders Field. Below the lake water line.
@@a.barker7792 Grass doesn't grow there for a lot of reasons, mostly because it is on a wetlands area. The turf needs to be elevated to wick all of the moisture from the lake that collects there. Regardless of what turf you use it will always be slippery if the moisture isn't removed. It could be an impressive stadium on the water but it will be close to a billion to build something like that but not impossible.
@bobsokoloski9559 it's the same problem Philadelphia Veterans Stadium had. Below the water line of the lake right next door. I literally lived there for 10 years on my sailboat at the 50 yard line. G DOCK.
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Awesome topic!!! Lots of good points. Personally I want it in Chicago on lake front…. There’s literally miles of unused lake front property on the south side… if BJ, KW and the M’s were smart they’d seize the opp… this city needs a good sports team now more than ever… let’s make it loud as F%#+! and unlock Chicagos 13th man baby!!!!!
Great point!
You are spot on with all your points.
Thank you!
Deff no brainer when you see the stadium the developers for Chicago presented, it is pretty impressive . This idea that traveling to Arlington was smoother is a joke 😂 . Location location location
Of course AH would be smoother. Are you serious?? You must live in the south loop. Most of the season ticket holders are here in the suburbs
@@charleseggebrecht6754 most of the season ticket holders you know. The Bears belong to Chicago, not d-bags from Arlington Heights and the North suburbs. If going to the city for a Bears game is a problem stay home or take your ass to Green Bay I’m sure there’s no traffic there.
@@anthonyamadeo6348 i take the metra to union station and walk. Its a pain getting in and out of Soldier Field. Cant cross LSD unless underground by museum. Lots of NFL teams dont play in their respective city ie Cowboys, 49ers, Raiders, Jets, Giants, Bills, Rams, Chargers so I dont get that logic. If they dont move to AH it might be the last straw for me. Im 43, so it would be hard
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I actually have never been to Soldier Field. I'll have to take some leave and come back home to visit before the new stadium.
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I am across the street from Arlington Park site. I sit on the Economic Committee. We were excited for potential revenue. Not happy with crowds, crime, tax hikes... it is a mixed feeling for most residents. Already calling for meetings about them no longer being interested in the site now. They knocked down everything and will quickly become an eyesore if someone doesn't develop that space. Can't wait to see what happens next with the site!
Thanks for the insight!
One thing I will say about the Arlington heights option is: I currently live in the Atlanta area and Arlington is almost exactly what the braves did but it’s football so it would be on a bigger scale. The Battery is where the braves play and they moved outside of Atlanta for those that don’t know. It’s like a metropolis. It’s such an amazing experience going there and if the bears were able to pull it off.. my god
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Would love retractible roof but no team will ever spend the money on that option again. They dont use it as much as you'd think and it doesnt make sense for the money. Will 100% be a closed dome but hopefully with a ton of windows so you can still see the skyline
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I loved the idea of Arlington Park because of the space and design they had, but a new stadium with a better layout on the lake would be epic! Keep it in the city.
I totally agree!
As a Bears fan not living in the Midwest this was one of the most insightful videos regarding the stadium situation. Most of my family is from the area but honestly only go out there once or twice a year and usually earliest is st pattys day. (Don’t worry I still get out Bears in NY or Foxboro)
I have had to deal with traffic from soldier field, like coming back from a Chicago fire game while there is a Taylor swift concert. But as someone in the NYC area that 15-20 minute walk was ok. I totally get it
Anyway great video man!
Thank you!!
I love how aggressive this front office is. That being said there would be nothing better than for da bears to move to Arlington. I love Chicago and soldier field has such a classic football feel to it but it's time to build new!
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BEAR DOWN, you hit on every major point that the Bears and everyone else needs to consider to make the new soldiers field wherever it may be located a success. They could push out into the lake and still build fantastic stadium, but the problem would still be there of access getting to the stadium. It shouldn’t take you as long to get to and from the stadium as it is just watching the game, something to consider.
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I hope they build the stadium right in Arlington. Heights, Where there be more entertainment better party?
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I’m a die hard fan but live in PA. Only time I can see the Bears if they play in Cleveland, Pittsburgh or Buffalo. I’ve always wanted to go to Chicago and see a game at soldier Field. 🐻⬇️
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To phrase it as "the city wasnt giving enough, the Bears wanted more" is a very poor characterization of what's been happening. Its not "the city wasnt giving enough" the reality is its the city was way too greedy and trying to take too much and Kevin Warren/the Bears didn't want to give in to the nonsense. Arlington Heights showed exactly what greed looks like. They dont deserve it, glad they won't get it.
In a nutshell the problem is with the ownership they only have the team and nothing else.
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Heck , I’m 68 yrs old and the way things are progressing I’ll be 6 feet under the sod by the time they break ground . Either in Arlington Heights or Chicago !
It'll happen soon!
The Bears should put a chain link fence around Arlington Park and make it a garbage dump.
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I am happy about them staying in chicago. Arlington Heights got greedy and appears to have lost their chance to cash in on the Bears. Serves their politicians right for price gouging
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State of the Art Renovations on the water imo
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I honestly think the bears will still be building at the Arlington Park site
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Thanks Nic...BEAR DOWN!
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Nick, NO ROOF ON OUR STADIUM!……..and keep the name of the new venue as Soldier Field.
Bears already said it will be a domed stadium
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No way would they be raising taxes if the Bears moved in. The business they generated would have meant that AH could have cut taxes. If I were Warren I would not build there unless the city gave some sort of legally binding assurances.
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All the money that could be brought in....its a must iny book
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I just hope it's a great stadium to go to. Beardown!
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The lake front view is all Soldier Field has. Sure it’s a cool view but there’s no nightlife, bars, entertainment, etc. that is a close walking distance away. Those are huge money opportunities by building those things around the stadium. So it’s still making money year round. Vs now where you have bears games, a few concerts, then the abysmal Chicago Fire, which they don’t even utilize the upper deck for most of the season.
Starting over in AH can give the Bears a new stadium, and various money making opportunities year round (bars/restaurants, living quarters, hotels, shopping, etc). Plus it’ll be easier to get to, which is appeasing to the suburbs, which is about 2/3 of the Chicago DMA if not more.
Sure you’re 30 miles outside Chicago but almost half of the league plays outside the city they represent so this isn’t some new thing.
FACTS
I would love for them to stay in Chicago, especially if we can build them a New Dome Stadium in Chicago and Ilove the idea next to soldier Field, but I really want the Bears to have a new Dome Stadium no matter where they go.
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So the city is going to sell them Soldier Field? I doubt it and that was the whole point, the McCaskey's owning their own stadium.
To keep them in the city they might have to sell them that property.
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Build on thelakefront
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Build the stadium at the lake. Bear Down
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Keep ‘em at the lake! Bear Down!
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I wouldn’t trust Kevin Warren with this. He left the BIG TEN conference in a big mess.
Not entirely his fault.
If we are lucky enough to be around a decade from now, you will say that most conferences are a mess.
College football in general, will be a mess.
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There’s Nothing wrong with the current stadium. However, there’s a lot of land where Michael Reese Hospital use near 26th and King Dr. Michael Reese Hospital was a research hospital east of King the stretched from about 25th to 31st and King to LSD. CHICAGO Bears. They should also consider the abounded buildings on 39th street in Mckinley Park which is the center of Chicago.
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I haven't lived in the area in decades, so I have no real stake in this, but...
Whatever they do, they need a damn dome, retractable roof, whatever. Time to bring the organization at least up to the 20th century. Clinging to the past has gotten the team nowhere. A new stadium, with a retractable roof, would be a good sign that the Bears are going to be a team to be taken seriously in the future. Old buildings are for tourists, not football teams.
GTFOH with that. lol no offense. Stats prove cold weather teams have a home field advantage. A dome does nothing to add wins or trophies, and that’s all you need to worry about. Bears fans will always dress warm and go see the game live. A dome or roof is a waste of money. I don’t care about hosting a SB, I just want them to WIN one.
@@butkusfan23 The Bears already said it will be a domed stadium.
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It would make sense for the bears to relocate to NWI as an example taxes are cheaper here , plus if you think of the league New York giants are technically in New Jersey not New York . Most of NWI are bears fans and not colts fans . And it’s literally only a 20-30 minute drive depending on the city . It would be a good thought to think about as NWI. Is technically considered Chicagoland area
They would no longer be called "Chicago Bears" should that happen.
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In Chicago where they belong❤
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Both spots have their benefits, ultimately i think it would be cooler to stay by the lake with a state of the art complex
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They gottta buy that field museum out 😭
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I think they end up in Arlington. AH just makes so much sense where Chicago Lakefront does not.
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It's all a part of the negotiation process with all of the parties involved. Most likely, President Warren has decided a "cooling off" period will let everyone involved take a 2nd & 3rd look @ this massive project.
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I hope the final destination when this is all said and done is Arlington Heights. There's a reason it was their first location of interest. Transportation/walking won't be hell for the locals. I agree that a dome and 20,000+ more seats is a must. Don't keep giving the city of Chicago commission either if you stay in the Lakefront, that's part of the reason you're going for a new stadium. Chicago's market will still boom. BEAR DOWN
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It's a smarter move to arlington.
Bear down!
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There is just something about the Bears and the lakefront.
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BUILD A NEW STADIUM WITH A A DOME WHATS THE PROBLEM I DON'T UNDERSTAND
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Chicago !!!
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Bear down!!!
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Bears should be at Soldier Field
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Growing up in Arlington Heights and working at Arlington Park for years- I would love to have the Bears come to AH. There was a Dinka’s restaurant on the property for years and Johnny Morris could always be seen in the Arlington Park stands. There’s always been a tie to the Bears in that location.
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It doesn't surprise me that they're backing out of Arlington heights. It's the best move they could make to better this franchise and improve its value. They seem to make one bad mistake after another. Regardless of the president or GM. It's absolutely remarkable
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Will the Bears ever get their act together???
If history tells us anything, it’s no, no they won’t
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From what I was told due to trade mark if they move to Arlington they wont be able to be called "Chicago" Bears.
The SanFrancisco 49ers play in Santa Clara for many years
The Arlington Cowboys call bullshit.
This is how Biden gets elected. Lies and cheating.
Lots of teams take the major city’s name
Best move they can make is staying in the city
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I want to stay the Chicago Bears, not become the Arlington Bears. Bear down, Chicago Bears!
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As long as the bears can own the stadium, downtown would have to be the best destination. The city hasn’t been fair to the bears up to this point so I hope they can work something out. As far as the team is concerned, I’ve never been so confident with the direction of the team
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Gary in area alone the lake .... or 709 east of lake shore Dr
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People need to realize the most important thing in this whole process. With all due respect to Kevin Warren he's just a figure head. Kevin Warren is not making any decision or influencing in any way on where the new stadium will be built.
Billionaire owners/investors are making the decision. The Billionaires don't give a darn about the lake or Chicago or even Arlington Heights. They don't care what the fans want in regards to where the new stadium should go.
The Billionaires/Investors are looking at where do they maximize PROFITS. Where and what can they build that will maximize profits and get the biggest return on investment. Where can they build the new stadium/villiage that will increase the developed property value to its highest level.
I promise you the Bears owners have super human bean counters crunching numbers to get the biggest bang for their buck. Also people need to remember Virginia/McCaskey family own about 80% of the team. The other 20% is owned by two other Billionaire investors.
So the idea the Bears would build in the city in my opinion is rediculous. Arlington Heights is a very nice area, with money and central to the Northwest Cook County suburbs and close to the Northern Suburbs. (Freaking money). Also how many fans with actual money want to travel into the city or in city areas that are crime ridden and unsafe with their families? None. You cannot maximize profits by building again in the city.
Last item to remember.
Virgina McCaskey lives in Des Plaines, IL about 10-15 minutes from Arlington Heights.
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Chicago Bears. Not Arlington Heights Bears. Keep ‘em at the lake!
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I love them staying in the city I guess we can have the migrants help build the stadium.
Just move the tent cities and cardboard boxes to the lakefront. Easy peasy
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Arlington heights
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There still going to Arlington this is a bait move so Arlington comes crawling back
I doubt it
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I have serious doubts the Bears will ever build a stadium of any consequence.
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Arlington Heights is still a better option. Think about the parking.
Not to the Bears evidently
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Leverage... stop the speculation.
Just reporting the newest news my man
Transportation to soldier field ain't that bad... 18th street station is yards away. Union Station is barely 2 miles. Deedley dee.
Walking 2 miles is 30+ min for the average person.
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A: walking from Union Station is not bad; it's far better than driving in, navigating traffic in and out, trying to find a place to park. Hell, if you're planning on doing that it'll be your whole day anyways.
B: if it takes you more than 30 minutes to walk 2 miles unburdened, you got bigger problems than how you're going to get to a Bear's game.
I still like Arlington. Parking would be solved and it's centrally located. Close to bith airports and the highways
I wouldn't say it was close to MIdway. It is a good location though. Probably better than the current location.
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Dude, it's Minneapolis (Mini-Apple-Us) not Minneinapolius
Lmao dang
Stay In Chicago .
They are the Chicago Bears....BEARDOWN
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Arlington Heights
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Chicago it needs to stay there
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Well they haven’t exactly dropped out. They still own all that land and are 100mm off with AH. How do you get that 100mm? Walk around with suspiciously public Chicago proper officials with the media
They’re still almost certainly going to be in AH. They’ll blink
They can write off that property as a loss for decades and that is money in the bank
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If this the case what happens to the Arlington property?
Hopefully it remains a wasteland. Serves AH right for being so greedy.
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Bear down!!!!
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BEAR DOWN!!!!!!!🐻⬇
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I want the bears to be in Arlington Heights so bear down
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Just west of Soldier field are Lake shore drive and the train tracks. If they cover that like Millennium park it would be a nice extension
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Distance to keep trying to convince everybody that Arlington Heights is this great place it's not the Chicago Bears fan base ain't trying to leave the city f*** Arlington Heights we are the Chicago Bears food
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Let's goo
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Lakefront!!! I can't subscribe enough!!!
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Love them to stay in downtown Chicago but Arlington Heights offers so much .. !
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Site is zoned for gambling, so they could build a casino there. I wouldn’t mind the BEARS having something else instead of just Football. I just don’t see this kind of property within the city, and if they build in the city they will have to deal with the city of Chicago, its traffic and parking problems. The logistics just don’t add up!
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Stay in Chicago... can't beat those views and the lakefront... just wonder what the parking would be like. Pretty bad right now at soldier field.
They'd have to tear down Soldier Field and put in an underground parking garage there while building the new stadium next to it. That way that goofy "Friends of the Parks" outfit would have to accept it. It'd be the same footprint as far as one stadium and green space. Someone mentioned the old Meigs Field area and that is an idea that should be explored.
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They need to make a decision and stick to it, they need to focus on their on-field product, it has to be embarrassing to be a Bears fan, unable to beat their rivals the Packers, last place in the Nfc North again, a quarterback who's literally the worst starting quarterback in the 4th quarter (even backups have performed better in the 4th than Fields), epic historic losses this season alone, time to focus more on being a respectable team over other distractions.
That's a lie backup is not better then Justin Fields. Stop hating and you know it is not true it was bad O-line and bad play calling. You looking at the wrong shit. Gtfofhwtbs!!!
😂 short sides non visionary 🤡 be quiet
@ivanwilson5941 you tell me be quiet when you pay my bills kid, but you're triggered, must suck that your team can't even beat the Packers, the Packers blew you out game 1 38-20, wrecked you game 2, held you without a touchdown 17-9. I suppose not ALL fans want a winning team, you want your team to stay the worst team in the NFL...smh you're the worst kind of "fan", now go speak to someone who can tolerate your stupidity
Don’t change the subject, please! 😄
@ivanwilson5941 away with you child
The way my cousin who lives in Arlington heights put it, it’s just as split as the fields and Caleb debate. Literally 50/50
It's more 3/4 feilds and 1/4 calab
80-20dummies
@@antmas3507 Yes but Fields will leave in 2 years no matter what as the McCaskeys won't pay him 40+ million per year
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Bear Down.🐻
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Honestly the Bears need to stay In Chicago. Just my opinion
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Bear Down!!!
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I want it to be in arlington heights plz can I get the sweat helmet
Stay tuned!
Move to Arlington
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Arlington Hights should be the place! Soldier Fields sucks and the location, parking and amenities are horrible! Sad if on the lake front without a complete redesign of everything. It would need complete isolation from the drive and city streets which would be impossible
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They need to stay in Chicago. Bear Down!
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Arlington Heights no question! Chicago has turned into a dangerous dump!
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I think they should go out there...they will be making more revenue for the team instead of paying the city of chicago everything n
Not at those tax rates
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In CHICAGO
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Sounds great from your perspective and that's fine for you but I am a native Chicagoan and none of that sounds good to me and further more I don't want to be in a suburb that I am not familiar with and I don't know how you justify having the team leave the city with no plausible benefit for the city.
The city doesn't own the team and they have no say so on where the team plays. I would love to see a new domed stadium as depicted on the lakefront, but the Bears would have to OWN it for them to accept it.
@@brucestanley9330 But I don't know what the law is about naming rights are concerned but I would believe that the city could have some rights even though I know other cities that are not where the team plays but I don't know what kind of deal is in play.
Well said!