Fearing effect on downtown Arlington Heights, not all businesses - like HeyNonnyAH - are welcoming ChicagoBears to town
Among the 300 or so who attended Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren's meeting in Arlington Heights this week was Chip Brooks.
"I don't think we should be cheerleading for something that may turn out to be a horrible deal," Brooks said."I think we should have to look at it and try to see if we can make something that is really good." by signing up you agree to our terms of service Warren envisions a scenario where people would come to downtown Arlington Heights before games or other events to have a meal, walk over to Arlington Park, then return afterward. It's in the Bears' best interest that the established business community"thrives," said Warren, adding that the club would show"sensitivity" to their concerns.
The community meeting with Warren was hosted by Touchdown Arlington, a coalition of Arlington Heights business owners who support the Bears' move to town. The steering committee includes two real estate agents, a developer, an owner of a restaurant on the south side of town, and an attorney.
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