Overview

• Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren said Arlington Heights is the exclusive Cook County location for the team’s new fixed-roof stadium.
• The franchise has held weekly meetings with village officials to coordinate planning and permitting efforts.
• The Bears will cover stadium construction costs themselves and are seeking public funding for surrounding roads, utilities and mixed-use development.
• A survey sent to season-ticket holders is gathering input on parking, tailgating and other fan amenities.
• Warren said passage of Illinois’s Mega Projects bill in October is crucial to begin construction before the end of 2025.