Where do you want the Chicago Bears to move their next stadium to?

Arlington Park raised the property taxes more than five times the previous amount. The city's politicians and their greed lost them the chance to land the Bears. Greed.

I am across the street from Arlington Park site. I sit on the Economic Committee. We were excited for potential revenue. Not happy with crowds, crime, tax hikes... it is a mixed feeling for most residents. Already calling for meetings about them no longer being interested in the site now. They knocked down everything and will quickly become an eyesore if someone doesn't develop that space. Can't wait to see what happens next with the site!

I loved the idea of Arlington Park because of the space and design they had, but a new stadium with a better layout on the lake would be epic! Keep it in the city.

I love how aggressive this front office is. That being said there would be nothing better than for da bears to move to Arlington. I love Chicago and soldier field has such a classic football feel to it but it's time to build new!

Bear down!!!

I work in Houston but am from Chicago and a huge Michigan fan. Did not go to the championship, or the Superbowl or the final 4 and it was all right here. I've had Bears, Bulls and Blackhawk season tickets. And love live sports. But 600 a ticket, and beers $18 bucks each. That is when I drew the line. I now attend Rice or University of Houston games to still enjoy live sports.

Gary in area alone the lake .... or 709 east of lake shore Dr

Heck , I’m 68 yrs old and the way things are progressing I’ll be 6 feet under the sod by the time they break ground . Either in Arlington Heights or Chicago !

They gottta buy that field museum out 😭

Build the stadium at the lake. Bear Down

The appearance of a glass dome on the lakefront would be so awesome to host a superbowl 😁 can you imagine to hype for it a superbowl in the blizzard of February on Chicago lakefront

There is just something about the Bears and the lakefront.

As a Bears fan in Virginia, Location is not High on my list but would like them to stay on the River. 🐻⬇️

I think they end up in Arlington. AH just makes so much sense where Chicago Lakefront does not.

The lake front view is all Soldier Field has. Sure it’s a cool view but there’s no nightlife, bars, entertainment, etc. that is a close walking distance away. Those are huge money opportunities by building those things around the stadium. So it’s still making money year round. Vs now where you have bears games, a few concerts, then the abysmal Chicago Fire, which they don’t even utilize the upper deck for most of the season. Starting over in AH can give the Bears a new stadium, and various money making opportunities year round (bars/restaurants, living quarters, hotels, shopping, etc). Plus it’ll be easier to get to, which is appeasing to the suburbs, which is about 2/3 of the Chicago DMA if not more. Sure you’re 30 miles outside Chicago but almost half of the league plays outside the city they represent so this isn’t some new thing.

To phrase it as "the city wasnt giving enough, the Bears wanted more" is a very poor characterization of what's been happening. Its not "the city wasnt giving enough" the reality is its the city was way too greedy and trying to take too much and Kevin Warren/the Bears didn't want to give in to the nonsense. Arlington Heights showed exactly what greed looks like. They dont deserve it, glad they won't get it.

Bears should be at Soldier Field

In CHICAGO

The Bears should put a chain link fence around Arlington Park and make it a garbage dump.

You are spot on with all your points.

It would make sense for the bears to relocate to NWI as an example taxes are cheaper here , plus if you think of the league New York giants are technically in New Jersey not New York . Most of NWI are bears fans and not colts fans . And it’s literally only a 20-30 minute drive depending on the city . It would be a good thought to think about as NWI. Is technically considered Chicagoland area

Soldier Field needs to be lifted up about 10-20 feet to make the field playable. But if you could imagine a stadium that is elevated and part of sticking out over the lake, it would be impressive.

I am happy about them staying in chicago. Arlington Heights got greedy and appears to have lost their chance to cash in on the Bears. Serves their politicians right for price gouging

Bear Down.🐻

It's all a part of the negotiation process with all of the parties involved. Most likely, President Warren has decided a "cooling off" period will let everyone involved take a 2nd & 3rd look @ this massive project.

Chicago it needs to stay there

Chicago

BEAR DOWN!!!!!!!🐻⬇

Deff no brainer when you see the stadium the developers for Chicago presented, it is pretty impressive . This idea that traveling to Arlington was smoother is a joke 😂 . Location location location

I want to stay the Chicago Bears, not become the Arlington Bears. Bear down, Chicago Bears!

As long as the bears can own the stadium, downtown would have to be the best destination. The city hasn’t been fair to the bears up to this point so I hope they can work something out. As far as the team is concerned, I’ve never been so confident with the direction of the team

Arlington Heights is still a better option. Think about the parking.

I have serious doubts the Bears will ever build a stadium of any consequence.

Build on thelakefront

I want the bears to be in Arlington Heights so bear down

Awesome topic!!! Lots of good points. Personally I want it in Chicago on lake front…. There’s literally miles of unused lake front property on the south side… if BJ, KW and the M’s were smart they’d seize the opp… this city needs a good sports team now more than ever… let’s make it loud as F%#+! and unlock Chicagos 13th man baby!!!!!

Would love retractible roof but no team will ever spend the money on that option again. They dont use it as much as you'd think and it doesnt make sense for the money. Will 100% be a closed dome but hopefully with a ton of windows so you can still see the skyline

BUILD A NEW STADIUM WITH A A DOME WHATS THE PROBLEM I DON'T UNDERSTAND

Chicago Bears. Not Arlington Heights Bears. Keep ‘em at the lake!

Will the Bears ever get their act together???

I still like Arlington. Parking would be solved and it's centrally located. Close to bith airports and the highways

Leverage... stop the speculation.

I honestly think the bears will still be building at the Arlington Park site

Nick, NO ROOF ON OUR STADIUM!……..and keep the name of the new venue as Soldier Field.

I actually have never been to Soldier Field. I'll have to take some leave and come back home to visit before the new stadium.

Transportation to soldier field ain't that bad... 18th street station is yards away. Union Station is barely 2 miles. Deedley dee.

I wouldn’t trust Kevin Warren with this. He left the BIG TEN conference in a big mess.

Dude, it's Minneapolis (Mini-Apple-Us) not Minneinapolius

There still going to Arlington this is a bait move so Arlington comes crawling back

Stay in Chicago... can't beat those views and the lakefront... just wonder what the parking would be like. Pretty bad right now at soldier field.

People need to realize the most important thing in this whole process. With all due respect to Kevin Warren he's just a figure head. Kevin Warren is not making any decision or influencing in any way on where the new stadium will be built. Billionaire owners/investors are making the decision. The Billionaires don't give a darn about the lake or Chicago or even Arlington Heights. They don't care what the fans want in regards to where the new stadium should go. The Billionaires/Investors are looking at where do they maximize PROFITS. Where and what can they build that will maximize profits and get the biggest return on investment. Where can they build the new stadium/villiage that will increase the developed property value to its highest level. I promise you the Bears owners have super human bean counters crunching numbers to get the biggest bang for their buck. Also people need to remember Virginia/McCaskey family own about 80% of the team. The other 20% is owned by two other Billionaire investors. So the idea the Bears would build in the city in my opinion is rediculous. Arlington Heights is a very nice area, with money and central to the Northwest Cook County suburbs and close to the Northern Suburbs. (Freaking money). Also how many fans with actual money want to travel into the city or in city areas that are crime ridden and unsafe with their families? None. You cannot maximize profits by building again in the city. Last item to remember. Virgina McCaskey lives in Des Plaines, IL about 10-15 minutes from Arlington Heights.

Thanks Nic...BEAR DOWN!

Tear Down Soldier Field build a new state of the art complex by the Lake. Make it an environment like what they did at Wrigley

I hope they build the stadium right in Arlington. Heights, Where there be more entertainment better party?

No way would they be raising taxes if the Bears moved in. The business they generated would have meant that AH could have cut taxes. If I were Warren I would not build there unless the city gave some sort of legally binding assurances.

I love them staying in the city I guess we can have the migrants help build the stadium.

One thing I will say about the Arlington heights option is: I currently live in the Atlanta area and Arlington is almost exactly what the braves did but it’s football so it would be on a bigger scale. The Battery is where the braves play and they moved outside of Atlanta for those that don’t know. It’s like a metropolis. It’s such an amazing experience going there and if the bears were able to pull it off.. my god

Chicago !!!

So the city is going to sell them Soldier Field? I doubt it and that was the whole point, the McCaskey's owning their own stadium.

It's a smarter move to arlington. Bear down!

Honestly the Bears need to stay In Chicago. Just my opinion

As a Bears fan not living in the Midwest this was one of the most insightful videos regarding the stadium situation. Most of my family is from the area but honestly only go out there once or twice a year and usually earliest is st pattys day. (Don’t worry I still get out Bears in NY or Foxboro) I have had to deal with traffic from soldier field, like coming back from a Chicago fire game while there is a Taylor swift concert. But as someone in the NYC area that 15-20 minute walk was ok. I totally get it Anyway great video man!

State of the Art Renovations on the water imo

Arlington heights

Growing up in Arlington Heights and working at Arlington Park for years- I would love to have the Bears come to AH. There was a Dinka’s restaurant on the property for years and Johnny Morris could always be seen in the Arlington Park stands. There’s always been a tie to the Bears in that location.

Distance to keep trying to convince everybody that Arlington Heights is this great place it's not the Chicago Bears fan base ain't trying to leave the city f*** Arlington Heights we are the Chicago Bears food

All the money that could be brought in....its a must iny book

Best move they can make is staying in the city

Stay In Chicago . They are the Chicago Bears....BEARDOWN

Well they haven’t exactly dropped out. They still own all that land and are 100mm off with AH. How do you get that 100mm? Walk around with suspiciously public Chicago proper officials with the media

Arlington Heights

Site is zoned for gambling, so they could build a casino there. I wouldn’t mind the BEARS having something else instead of just Football. I just don’t see this kind of property within the city, and if they build in the city they will have to deal with the city of Chicago, its traffic and parking problems. The logistics just don’t add up!

From what I was told due to trade mark if they move to Arlington they wont be able to be called "Chicago" Bears.

BEAR DOWN, you hit on every major point that the Bears and everyone else needs to consider to make the new soldiers field wherever it may be located a success. They could push out into the lake and still build fantastic stadium, but the problem would still be there of access getting to the stadium. It shouldn’t take you as long to get to and from the stadium as it is just watching the game, something to consider.

I want it to be in arlington heights plz can I get the sweat helmet

I haven't lived in the area in decades, so I have no real stake in this, but... Whatever they do, they need a damn dome, retractable roof, whatever. Time to bring the organization at least up to the 20th century. Clinging to the past has gotten the team nowhere. A new stadium, with a retractable roof, would be a good sign that the Bears are going to be a team to be taken seriously in the future. Old buildings are for tourists, not football teams.

They need to stay in Chicago. Bear Down!

Arlington Heights no question! Chicago has turned into a dangerous dump!

Stay in the city chicago

I’m a die hard fan but live in PA. Only time I can see the Bears if they play in Cleveland, Pittsburgh or Buffalo. I’ve always wanted to go to Chicago and see a game at soldier Field. 🐻⬇️

Bear Down!!!

Sounds great from your perspective and that's fine for you but I am a native Chicagoan and none of that sounds good to me and further more I don't want to be in a suburb that I am not familiar with and I don't know how you justify having the team leave the city with no plausible benefit for the city.

I just hope it's a great stadium to go to. Beardown!

Keep ‘em at the lake! Bear Down!

Move to Arlington

tear down soldier field and rebuild like the cubs did. If not switch white sox and bears .

In Chicago where they belong❤

There’s Nothing wrong with the current stadium. However, there’s a lot of land where Michael Reese Hospital use near 26th and King Dr. Michael Reese Hospital was a research hospital east of King the stretched from about 25th to 31st and King to LSD. CHICAGO Bears. They should also consider the abounded buildings on 39th street in Mckinley Park which is the center of Chicago.

I hope the final destination when this is all said and done is Arlington Heights. There's a reason it was their first location of interest. Transportation/walking won't be hell for the locals. I agree that a dome and 20,000+ more seats is a must. Don't keep giving the city of Chicago commission either if you stay in the Lakefront, that's part of the reason you're going for a new stadium. Chicago's market will still boom. BEAR DOWN

Is this from near the city? It’s gonna look terrible with a migrates the all the trouble we rub there and not have Arlington Heights which is the best place to do. It’s half the way both way my God how stupid that is and I’m stupid to lose Arlington Heights and be shut up quiet about that stupidthe city you get to drive where is danger? Dangerous good luck in Chicago. Good luck it’s terrible. Good luck

It doesn't surprise me that they're backing out of Arlington heights. It's the best move they could make to better this franchise and improve its value. They seem to make one bad mistake after another. Regardless of the president or GM. It's absolutely remarkable

I would love for them to stay in Chicago, especially if we can build them a New Dome Stadium in Chicago and Ilove the idea next to soldier Field, but I really want the Bears to have a new Dome Stadium no matter where they go.

This is a terrible idea Chicago has no room for growth more about a new stadium this is a bad business decision

Arlington Hights should be the place! Soldier Fields sucks and the location, parking and amenities are horrible! Sad if on the lake front without a complete redesign of everything. It would need complete isolation from the drive and city streets which would be impossible

Let's goo

The team needs to buy the land from the city. Having to deal with Chicago politics for everything is too annoying.

Stay

If this the case what happens to the Arlington property?

To be Honest l dont want the Bears at Arlington Hieghts im really and so Happy the project Failed and to be Honest they Fucked up by destroying the Beautiful Arlington Race track where l was living and had so much Memories and More people too rn l live at Hawthorne and stayed there bc Arlington was gone and fuck Churchill downs for thier Greed and not letting one of the Trainers to purchse it me and Me and Many People want to go back to Arlington if it can be Rebuild Again many People Have Faith we all knew this project was going to fall piece after piece and rn were celebrating and excited and Have Faith that all the People and Me who live in Hawthorne will go back to Arlington in a Few Years and you all keep Saying that Arlington is the Best location for the Bears Staduim you all dont even Care about the People and Horses who uses to Live There all you care is your the chicago Bears team and money My Name is Isael Dominguez l live in Hawthorne Racetrack and l have faith that were going back to Arlington soon l just cant Believe people who are in this Comments and the Person who Upload the Video didnt Care about us who lived in Arlington😔😪 The chicago Bears Destroyed are Life we had in there and were are Memories where left thx Alot Chicago Bears anf Churchill downs for your greed but lm really happy and Excited that my Beautiful Arlington Race Track is Alive and will be Rebuild Soon🙏🙏🙏