Chicago Bears release plans for Arlington Heights entertainment district

The organization made public mock-ups of how it might transform the 326-acre parcel of land in the Northwest suburbs.

By Lynnea Domienik
Bears stadium plan rendering
A rendering released by the Chicago Bears on Tuesday shows the view from the site of a proposed stadium, looking southeast at a proposed mixed-use development on the former location of Arlington International Racecourse, with the Chicago skyline far in the distance. Courtesy of Chicago Bears
Bears stadium plan rendering
A rendering released by the Chicago Bears on Tuesday shows the view from the site of a proposed stadium, looking southeast at a proposed mixed-use development on the former location of Arlington International Racecourse, with the Chicago skyline far in the distance. Courtesy of Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears release plans for Arlington Heights entertainment district

The organization made public mock-ups of how it might transform the 326-acre parcel of land in the Northwest suburbs.

By Lynnea Domienik
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The Bears released an open letter two days ahead of a community meeting to discuss its planned Arlington Heights development. As part of the announcement, the Bears made the case for why the development deserves public financial support.

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