The Chicago Bears announced that the second phase of the Arlington Park demolition was to get started today, but the press release noted that ”The demolition does not mean the property will be developed.”
So while the Arlington Heights property is still very much in play for the franchise’s new stadium district, the Bears are still weighing their options. Team president Kevin Warren has met with representatives from Naperville, the city of Waukegan has expressed interest in making an official pitch, as has Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. The longer it takes for a resolution, the more likely other cities and villages will want to throw their hat in the ring.