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Soldier Field Gets Glitzy Overhaul (And Much More Food) In ‘Hail Mary’ Proposal — But Bears Still Plan To Move To ’Burbs

The plan would address most of the complaints the team has had about Soldier Field, but team officials say they remained committed to building a domed stadium in Arlington Heights.

South Loop

South Side Brothers Hit 200 Podcast Episodes Complaining About The Bears — And Fans Can Join A Live Gripe Session Thursday

Fans of "79th & Halas" paid Joe and Scott Lewis' way to cover the NFL Draft this year. The brothers will thank them at a live taping Thursday at Haymarket Pub & Brewery.

Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards

Katie Holmes, A Hidden Trump Tower And Bread Girl: Our Favorite Easter Eggs In City’s Museum Campus Renderings

We couldn't help but notice some special guests and hidden gems in the city's renderings for the new improvements for Chicago's Museum Campus. What did you find?

Downtown

Sportsbook Ordinance Set For Discussion As Teams Jockey For Early Gambling Revenue

The proposal would allow fans to place bets at Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field, Soldier Field, the United Center and Wintrust Arena.

Citywide

Bears Reportedly Sign Purchase Agreement For Arlington Racetrack As Plan To Bolt For Suburbs Gains Steam

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is still trying to keep the Bears in Soldier Field. "Our door in City Hall remains open."

South Loop

Bears Should Focus On ‘Being Relevant Past October’ And Stop Threatening To Move To Arlington Heights, Mayor Lightfoot Says

The Bears submitted a bid to buy the closing Arlington International Racecourse in suburban Arlington Heights. Mayor Lori Lightfoot dismissed it as "clearly a negotiating tactic."

South Loop

Urban Growers Collective, Chicago Bears Team Up To Bring Fresh Food To Woodlawn Students In Need

The partnership grew out of the Bears Fit Youth Challenge. The team provided a grant to ensure Dulles School of Excellence students and their families can access fresh produce.

Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore

Bears In Talks With City To Bring Fans Back To Soldier Field, Lightfoot Says

Experts have advised against larger gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Downtown

Chicago Bears’ Akiem Hicks Gives Kids Shoes At Uptown Boys & Girls Club

Boys & Girls Clubs in Chicago are acting as remote learning centers for students.

Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park

Englewood Block’s Peace Campus Grows After Home Transformed Into ‘Family Resource House’

An Englewood mother who has lived in the neighborhood all her life will be the Resource House’s first resident.

Englewood, Chatham, Auburn Gresham