Bears proposed lakefront stadium, purchased Arlington Heights land
Bears considering S. Side Michael Reese Hospital site for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are considering the Bronzeville Michael Reese Hospital site for a new NFL stadium, despite their lakefront proposal.The Chicago Bears are considering an alternative to their proposed stadium on the city's lakefront.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"This could be a great opportunity as we work side by side with the community, and I believe we can do this and create something we can all be proud of," 4th Ward Alderman Lamont Robinson said.
In the past, the Bears have rejected the site, saying it was too narrow and presented engineering and security challenges because of Metra tracks on the property.for a new state-of-the art stadium on the lakefront next to Soldier Field, their current home. They offered up more than $2 billion of their own money to build it, but said they also needed at least that much in public funding."I think they are just recognizing there's not a lot of political will behind them for the south lot," said Danny Ecker, with Crain's Chicago.$197 million 326-acre site in Arlington HeightsAnd the mayor of Arlington Heights said the town remains in talks with the team about building on the former home of the Arlington Park race track.
Ganis has been involved in dozens of stadium deals around the world. And he said, if the Bears are determined to stay in the city, the South Side appears to be the leading option at this point.Bears spokeswoman Tarrah Cooper had no comment on the reports the team is in talks regarding the Michael Reese site.
Michael Reese Hospital Bears Stadium News Chicago Bears Nfl Bears 15541449
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Crestfallen family finds missing man dead on side of road in Chicago's south suburbsFamily finds missing man dead on side of road in Chicago's south suburbs
Read more »
Crestfallen family finds missing man dead on side of road in Chicago's south suburbsFamily finds missing man dead on side of road in Chicago's south suburbs
Read more »
Man left paralyzed after being shot during robbery in broad daylight on Chicago's South SideMan left paralyzed after being shot during robbery in broad daylight in South Chicago
Read more »
Aldi grocery store on Chicago's South Side closes, alderman saysAldi grocery store on Chicago's South Side closes, alderman says
Read more »
CTA employee assaulted on bus during argument on Chicago's South Side: policeA CTA employee was assaulted during a confrontation on a bus Monday morning.
Read more »
Mass honors fallen Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez on Far South SideFellow officers, firefighters, paramedics and the community were asked to wear blue to a special mass Sunday to honor fallen CPD Officer Enrique Martinez.
Read more »