Arlington Heights Offers Tax Deal Amid Bears Stadium Site Discussions

The Chicago Bears consider multiple locations for a new stadium, including Arlington Heights, which proposes a tax deal to facilitate the move.

Arlington Heights officials propose a tax deal to settle a dispute between the Chicago Bears and local school districts over the Arlington Park racetrack site, aiming to cut the team's property tax bill.
The proposed tax settlement includes a $6.3 million tax bill for 2023, a reduction to $3.6 million for 2024, and negotiated annual increases of 3% to 10% for the following three years.
The Chicago Bears, exploring options for a new stadium, shift their focus to a site in Chicago, despite ongoing interest in the Arlington Heights location.
Other suburbs, including Naperville, Rockford, Waukegan, and Aurora, also vie to host the new Bears stadium, leveraging the situation for potential economic benefits.
The Bears' potential move from Soldier Field to Arlington Heights or another location remains uncertain, with discussions ongoing and multiple sites under consideration.