Bears detail plans for Arlington Heights property during community meeting

The team claims if they proceed with the purchase it will be the largest development in Illinois history.

By Andrew Meriwether
Bears stadium master plan
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 master plan
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 detail plans for Arlington Heights property during community meeting

The team claims if they proceed with the purchase it will be the largest development in Illinois history.

By Andrew Meriwether
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The Bears provided more details on the potential Arlington Heights development at a community meeting Thursday.

Reset talks with a reporter who was at the meeting and has the details on the potential impact of the team’s move to the suburbs.

GUEST: Claudia Morell, WBEZ metro reporter