The Chicago Bears said Friday they are thinking about abandoning their current plan to build a new stadium in nearby Arlington Heights and are considering looking at other locations. This comes despite the team already buying the Arlington Heights land for $197.2 million. The Bears are citing a property assessment they said is too high, so the area is "no longer our singular focus." "The stadium-based project remains broadly popular in Arlington Heights, Chicagoland and the state. The Bears remain committed to their current lease on Soldier Field, which has been their home since 1974.

Source: Fox News June 03, 2023 17:57 UTC