OT: Bears staying in Chicago

[BosCat]

Looks like the burbs are out... NBC5

"Chicago Bears to invest over $2 billion to build new stadium near Soldier Field, reversing plans to move from city center" CNN-Link

 

[Sheffielder]

The "Friends of the Parks" group is already sharpening pitchforks to fight this idea. Having previously killed George Lucas' museum dreams for that space, they're ready for a Round 2...

 

[Hungry Jack]

Eh. I hope the project gets shot down by the Friends, mostly because I would rather see them build it on the 78.

This Mayor is such a clown, he will find a way to mess this up.

 

[FanatiCat]

Looks like the burbs are out... NBC5

"Chicago Bears to invest over $2 billion to build new stadium near Soldier Field, reversing plans to move from city center" CNN-Link

I think they’re bluffing. Really, building a stadium just to the south of Soldier Field? Are they then going to tear SF down? Or remove the bowl and leave the historic structure and use it for something else?

 

[BosCat]

This Mayor is such a clown, he will find a way to mess this up.

If he needs a clown consultant, I know a certain university president that seems to be an expert in messing up....

 

[CappyNU]

I think they’re bluffing. Really, building a stadium just to the south of Soldier Field? Are they then going to tear SF down? Or remove the bowl and leave the historic structure and use it for something else?

At least in the article I read, yes, they would tear SF down.

 

[corbi296]

Looks like the burbs are out... NBC5

"Chicago Bears to invest over $2 billion to build new stadium near Soldier Field, reversing plans to move from city center" CNN-Link

I think your conclusion is premature. Certainly Kevin Warren seems to prefer a city location but there are so many obstacles to overcome. I would not rule out Arlington Heights just yet. I’d put the odds at 60/40 in favor of a city location right now.

 

[corbi296]

 

[Purple Pile Driver]

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Chicago is a bluff. This was the intent all along.

 

[corbi296]

Chicago is a bluff. This was the intent all along.

Maybe. I happen to think it’s more than a bluff but acknowledge it’s very possible that the Bears are using it as such.

 

[hdhntr1]

The "Friends of the Parks" group is already sharpening pitchforks to fight this idea. Having previously killed George Lucas' museum dreams for that space, they're ready for a Round 2...

Lucas was not the Bears