Packed house expected tonight at Chicago Bears event to discuss proposed domed stadium and entertainment district in Arlington Heights
Organizers expect a packed house Thursday night when the Chicago Bears present more information on plans to build a new enclosed stadium in Arlington Heights.
It’s all proposed for the 326-acre site of Arlington International Racecourse, which closed permanently to horse racing last year.In 2021, the Bears announced a purchase agreement to buy the park from Churchill Downs Inc. The team is vetting various aspects of the preliminary deal before anticipating closing late this year or early next year.
The Bears said they would not ask for public money to build the stadium but would seek taxpayer funding to help develop the mixed-use area. Economists have frequently questioned such projections, warning that sports stadiums do not typically make a good return on investment for governmental bodies.Chicago Tribune editors' top story picks, delivered to your inbox each afternoon.
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