The Bears have expressed their desire to leave Soldier Field, but their plans continue to evolve. Their most recent plan, set to be revealed on Wednesday, involves the Bears staying in Chicago rather than relocating to the suburbs. The new plan includes building a domed stadium along Chicago’s lakefront.
The Bears released a statement today indicating that city officials are in agreement and will be part of the announcement on Wednesday. The statement mentioned that the Bears, along with city officials and stakeholders, will hold a press conference to discuss plans for a modern, publicly owned indoor stadium. Additionally, there will be additional green and open space with access to the lakefront for families and fans, with the proposed site being the Museum Campus.
Previously, the Bears had purchased land in Arlington Heights with intentions of building a stadium there. However, they changed course when they were informed that property taxes on the Arlington Heights land would be much higher than anticipated. It is uncertain what tax breaks and taxpayer financing the Bears are hoping for with their proposed stadium in the city. This topic will be a crucial question for the team as they work towards finalizing their stadium project.