Is It Happening? Bears Arlington Heights Stadium Status Tracker
No Bears stadium has been approved in Arlington Heights as of Oct. 30, 2026. Here is what is confirmed, what is only reported, and the four steps that would make it official.
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Veto Session Preview: What to Watch on the Bears Stadium Deal
Illinois lawmakers return Nov. 17-19 and Dec. 1-3. Here is what the reported Bears deal contains, why the three-fifths rule matters, who the key players are and what would still be unresolved.
The Bears and Arlington Heights: A Complete Timeline, 2021-2026
Every key date in the Bears’ pursuit of Arlington Park, from the 2021 sale to the reported deal talks of October 2026.
Hammond vs. Arlington Heights: The Bears’ Two Stadium Options Compared
The Bears say Hammond, Indiana is their sole focus, while a reported Illinois deal could revive Arlington Heights. Here’s how the two options stack up on money, ownership, timing and what each still lacks.
What the Bears’ Arlington Park Plan Actually Includes
A 60,000-seat dome is just the start: the Bears’ Arlington Park concept includes shops, offices, 1,150 homes and two hotels. Here’s what’s in the plan, and what still hasn’t been filed.