Overview

• The plan centers on a domed stadium and mixed-use district at the former Arlington International Racecourse, with the total build projected at about $5 billion.
• The Bears say they will privately fund roughly $2 billion for the stadium, with the public request focused on road and rail upgrades that represent about 17% of the project.
• Executives are urging passage of statewide “Mega Project” legislation to establish a predictable property-tax framework for large developments.
• The franchise warns that each month of delay adds about $10 million to costs as officials weigh the proposal following earlier resistance to larger subsidies from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
• Current timelines discussed in coverage point to a 2029 opening and a 2031 Super Bowl bid, contingent on financing and approvals.