Overview

• Kevin Warren told fans the team will move forward in Arlington Heights, calling it the only feasible Cook County site and effectively ending the lakefront pursuit.
• The Bears say stadium construction will use zero state dollars, while they seek long‑term property‑tax certainty and support for surrounding infrastructure.
• Two proposed state 'mega‑project' bills that could allow property‑tax assessment freezes have not received votes, and action in the fall veto session is considered unlikely.
• Arlington Heights officials expect a public presentation of the 326‑acre plan this fall, with the team hoping to secure approvals and break ground by spring.
• The Bears remain bound to Soldier Field through 2033 with steep early‑exit fees, and a local tax agreement sets a 2027 deadline to commit to building before payments increase.