The Chicago Bears announced they closed on the former Arlington Heights race track property, moving closer to leaving Soldier Field for the suburbs.
have officially closed on the former Arlington Heights race track Wednesday, moving the team one step closer to moving to the suburbs.The team announced the finalized purchase in an open letter, though they did not disclose the final purchase price. It was previously reported the team had agreed to pay nearly $200 million for the 326 acres in the northwest suburbs.
The Bears have announced plans to build an enclosed stadium and multi-purpose entertainment district on the land, but cautioned in their open letter that the purchase does not guarantee that in and of itself."Finalizing the purchase does not guarantee the land will be developed, but it is an important next step in our ongoing evaluation of the opportunity.
In an effort to keep the team at Soldier Field, the city recently released proposals to renovate their current home, adding a dome and expanding seating, among other changes. The Bears appeared to be unswayed by the offer.Soldier Field renovation proposal featuring dome appears to do little to sway Bears to stay
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's office released a statement after the open letter was released, saying in part, "Today's news about the closure of the Bears' option in Arlington Heights has been anticipated for some time. Nonetheless, all of us die-hard Bears fans, the Mayor included, know and believe that the Chicago Bears should remain in Chicago.
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