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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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.
What Happens to Arlington Park’s Taxes After 2027 if There’s No Bears Deal
A 2024 agreement holds the Bears’ Arlington Park tax bill near $3.6M a year through tax year 2027. What happens after that depends on whose description of the deal you read.
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.
Arlington Park 1927–2021: The History of the Racetrack the Bears Bought
Before the Bears, Arlington Park was a 94-year-old racetrack that survived a 1985 fire and launched racing’s first million-dollar race. Here’s its history, from Curly Brown to the 2023 demolition.
If Not the Bears, Then What? The Future of Arlington Park’s 326 Acres
The Bears own Arlington Park but haven’t committed to building there. Here’s what the mayor has ruled out, what the zoning allows, and how the tax clock on the empty site keeps running.
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.