As The Bears Finalize Arlington Heights Move, What Could It Mean For Their Future?

By Daniel Tucker, Olivia Canny
Bears Stadium Football
In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Chicago Bears announced the signing Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, of an agreement to purchase Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heights, the latest step toward a move from their longtime home, Soldier Field in Chicago. Matt Marton / Associated Press
Bears Stadium Football
In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, fans wait before an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Chicago Bears announced the signing Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, of an agreement to purchase Arlington Park racetrack in Arlington Heights, the latest step toward a move from their longtime home, Soldier Field in Chicago. Matt Marton / Associated Press

As The Bears Finalize Arlington Heights Move, What Could It Mean For Their Future?

By Daniel Tucker, Olivia Canny
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After signing a purchase agreement for a former horse race track in Arlington Heights, the Chicago Bears are looking towards a new chapter in their legacy as a team. Reset checks in with a local sports reporter.

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