With the Chicago Bears no longer solely focused on Arlington Heights as their new home, the mayor of Waukegan is asking the NFL franchise to take a look at her city.
In a letter penned to Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren on Monday, Mayor Ann B.
Taylor also said the city, with a population of about 88,000, has a rich history with the team, including the previous Halas Hall located at Lake Forest College, and their winter training facility in the early 1990s. She also noted that for generations, many Bears players have made Lake County and its neighboring towns their homes.
"We believe that the Monsters of the Midway deserve the opportunity to continue the tradition of playing along the shores of Lake Michigan, with the market opportunity of having a year-round facility capable of hosting other major events, including the Super Bowl, the Final Four, and other events of an international scale," Taylor said.
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