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While the talks are far from over and decisions are no closer to being made, the consideration of the alternate Chicago site marks the latest shift for the Bears following funding woes in Springfield, as Charlie Wojciechowski reports.

The Chicago Bears are defending their push to build a new stadium on the city’s lakefront after a group of organizations blasted the plan on Wednesday.

Representatives from numerous groups gathered Wednesday to voice continuing opposition to the Chicago Bears’ proposed stadium project on the city’s lakefront. NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.

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Representatives from numerous groups gathered Wednesday to voice continuing opposition to the Chicago Bears’ proposed stadium project on the city’s lakefront.

Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren expressed a willingness to work with another team in securing funding for the new stadium project

Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said the team will continue to explore the tax situation preventing them from breaking ground on a new stadium in Arlington Heights

During Thursday’s Bears preseason finale, Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren once again made an appearance in the broadcast booth to share an update on the team’s new stadium plans. “I feel we’re exactly where we should be, where we are,” Warren said on the broadcast. Earlier this month, Warren said the goal was for work to begin on the new...

The Bears will to talk to fans about their new stadium this week, but they reportedly will not ask where fans would like to see it. The team confirmed on Tuesday that they will host focus groups about their next home, but according to the Chicago Tribune, the team won’t ask about preference between the city or the suburbs....

Football season is officially here, with the Chicago Bears kicking off the NFL preseason with a 21-17 win over the Houston Texans in the Hall of Fame Game, which was forced to end early due to inclement weather.

Bears president/CEO Kevin Warren made an appearance in the broadcast booth during Thursday’s Hall of Fame game and shared an update on the team’s new stadium plans. “The goal is still to be in the ground, moving dirt in 2025, hopefully open in 2028,” Warren said on the broadcast. Warren also reiterated that the team is still focused on...

Illinoins Governor JB Pritzker stated there has been little movement on a public financing deal with the Bears saying no current proposal acceptable to the legislature.

Illinoins Governor JB Pritzker stated there has been little movement on a public financing deal with the Bears saying no current proposal acceptable to the legislature.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker met privately with Bears CEO/President Kevin Warren on Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reported. The governor’s office confirmed the meeting to the Tribune, telling the newspaper the meeting was “cordial” and was intended for them “to get to know each other.” But Pritzker’s spokesman Alex Gough told the Tribune “The governor’s position has not changed.” Pritzker...

A short time after Aurora officials made their pitch to be the new home of the Chicago Bears, President Kevin Warren was complimentary of the city and its mayor at a luncheon event.

As the Chicago Bears face skepticism about plans to build a new stadium on the city’s lakefront, a suburb is once again making its pitch to be their new home.

As fans turn their attention away from the offseason, to the upcoming 2024 campaign, one of the biggest questions we see has nothing to do with the team or the players. Many people are curious where the Bears will play. For now, the answer’s easy: Soldier Field. But if things work out according to the team’s plans they could...

With deadlines looming to approve the new fiscal year budget, Illinois lawmakers appear likely to punt on any discussions of public funds for the Bears and White Sox as they pursue stadium projects, Political Expert Mary Ann Ahern explains.

The Chicago Bears are lobbying for public help in building a new stadium on the city’s lakefront, but they’re encountering opposition from a variety of places as they press that case.

In her first TV interview since the Bears announced a multi-billion dollar stadium plan in April, Gin Kilgore, the acting executive director for “Friends of the Parks” (FOTP), calls it a “manufactured emergency.”