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New stadium call gets tougher for Chicago Bears, and Soldier Field is back in the mix

While Naperville and other towns enter the picture, it really comes down to Arlington Heights versus Soldier Field, with one gaining momentum.

Chicago Sun-Times

Arlington Heights still odds-on favorite to land Bears as team huddles ‘to squeeze out the best deal they possibly can’

It’s too early to tell whether the team was bluffing when it said Arlington Heights has competition and introduced Naperville to the stadium game. Were the Bears angling for an Arlington Heights tax break?

Chicago Sun-Times

The Bears messed up Soldier Field. Why give them another chance to mess up a stadium?

The team complains about Soldier Field, but the organization is to blame for the way it looks and operates and all its foibles. Giving the Bears free rein to arrogate public property turned out to be a multifaceted disaster.

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Johnson holds getting-to-know-you video call with Bears as prelude to stadium talks

“I grew up with the Super Bowl Shuffle,” the mayor told reporters earlier Wednesday, before a video chat with Bears president Kevin Warren. “We want to make sure that we can keep shufflin’ here in the city of Chicago with the Bears.”

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Why the Commanders Can’t Afford to Tank in 2023

Washington (and the rest of the NFL) has plenty of reasons not to throw in the towel early in the season. Plus, outlook for Justin Fields, the Bengals hype train, Soldier Field sadness and more.

Sports Illustrated

Stalled stadium talks in Arlington Heights create opening for Chicago mayor — if he’s willing to rewrite his playbook

Brandon Johnson’s promise to make $1 billion worth of “investments in people,” makes it tough to imagine him moving a new Chicago Bears stadium to the top of his “to do” list.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taylor Swift conquers Chicago in first of three sold-out Soldier Field shows

The music superstar held more than 60,000 fans in the palm of her hand during her Friday night concert in Chicago.

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Chicago Bears considering new locations despite $197.2m land purchase

The Chicago Bears could stay at Soldier Field or assess other options after stadium plans in Arlington Heights appear to have fallen through - despite the franchise paying nearly $200m for the land

Daily Mirror

VIEW: Taylor Swift and her Swifties take over Chicago

See what it’s like in Chicago when Taylor Swift fans descend upon the city over a three-day, Tay-Tay-filled weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times

Swifties trade friendship bracelets, buy merch during wait for Taylor Swift show

Swift’s The Eras Tour began its sold-out Chicago leg on Friday. The pop star will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Soldier Field.

Chicago Sun-Times

Swifties, Chicago prepare for Taylor Swift’s Soldier Field dates

Taylor Swift performs three sold-out shows at Soldier Field this weekend. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taylor Swift Chicago shows: How to get to Soldier Field, where to buy merch and how to comply with the bag policy

Planning on attending The Eras Tour at Soldier Field? Here’s everything you should know before heading to the stadium.

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As Bears begin demolition at Arlington race track, Mayor Johnson must focus on Soldier Field’s future

The Bears began demolishing the interior of Arlington this week. No more fruitlessly pursuing the team. Now Johnson has to sort out the best use of Soldier Field.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears to begin demolishing Arlington Park track next week as they move toward new stadium

It’s another step toward leaving Soldier Field and building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

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4 Taylor Swift tickets go to winner of raffle benefitting Albany Park school program

The donated tickets to a Soldier Field concert are being raffled off to benefit students with autism and intellectual disabilities at Roosevelt High School.

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Taylor Swift fans: Capital One offering chance to win tickets to Soldier Field shows

Will you be the “Lucky One” that wins a pair of tickets to one of Swift’s three sold-out shows in Chicago?

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Bears’ 2023 schedule looks playable, but ...

Schedules can be misleading. The opener against Jordan Love and the Packers at Soldier Field will give coach Matt Eberflus’ Bears a chance to show it’s the dawn of a new era in the NFC North. Ultimately, the onus is on the Bears to improve and let NFL parity do…

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Bears 2023 schedule: Game-by-game with predictions

The Bears have released their 2023 schedule, and we're taking an early look at predicting each game.

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Bears to open the 2023 season at home against Packers

The Bears will open the 2023 NFL season against the Packers at Soldier Field.

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Jordan Love, Packers to open 2023 season in Chicago vs. Bears

Jordan Love and the Packers will open the 2023 regular season against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sept. 10.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund will play friendly Aug. 2 at Soldier Field

Pre-sale tickets will be available at 9 a.m. Monday. Tickets for the public go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Egg or potato? Coach Ezra Hendrickson wants Fire to harden under pressure

Entering the game Saturday against the New York Red Bulls at Soldier Field, the Fire are 2-2-4 but have turned victories into ties, and now ties into losses. To avoid doing that again, Hendrickson stressed the Fire need to act like an egg.

Chicago Tribune

Editorial: Dan Snyder’s time in the NFL is up. What took so long?

Bears fans over the years have had their gripes about the McCaskeys, the family that owns Chicago’s beloved, storied football franchise. Many fans never forgave George Halas’ grandson, Michael McCaskey, for firing Da Coach, Mike Ditka. There’ve been perennial complaints about McCaskey family stinginess, icy December Sundays at a dome-less…

Chicago Sun-Times

Soldier Field among U.S. host venues for Concacaf Gold Cup

Concacaf has not announced dates for the Soldier Field matches.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Fire TV voice Tyler Terens returns to call club’s games for Apple

Terens was the Fire’s TV voice on WGN since 2020, but with MLS making all of its games available on Apple TV, local announcers are a thing of the past. Now a worldwide voice, he’s back to call the Fire’s game Saturday at Soldier Field.

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