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Bears fans, business owners have mixed feelings about potential move to suburbs

As the Bears faithful hung out before the team’s rain-drenched opening win on Sunday, the specter of a potential move to Arlington Heights loomed like the storm clouds over Soldier Field.

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The rain at Soldier Field for Bears-49ers was so bad, Fox had to digitally add field markings

A game of Madden or a rainy day at the stadium?

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Bears slip, then slide to victory in season opener vs. 49ers

The Bears upset the 49ers 19-10 to open the season, and the offense had some fun celebrating as heavy rain came down on Soldier Field.

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Bears lose shot at FG because of ... a towel

The Bears were set to line up for a 46-yard field goal to try to score for the first time this season when officials huddled on a soggy Soldier Field and threw a flag.

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Soldier Field a waterlogged mess before Bears play host to 49ers

Soldier Field's turf was doused with torrential rains

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NFL fans thought Soldier Field’s puddly rainstorm conditions were positively wild for Bears-49ers

Look at those PUDDLES!

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San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears, live stream, TV channel, kickoff time, how to watch NFL

The San Francisco 49ers will meet the Chicago Bears in Week 1 of the NFL season on Sunday afternoon from Soldier Field.

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Devin Hester is a little envious of Soldier Field’s new turf

Devin Hester had a tremendous amount of success at Soldier Field, but he admits he's a little jealous of the new field turf.

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Matt Eberflus measures everything — but how will the Bears measure him?

Sunday at Soldier Field, the 52-year-old will have his first experience with the ultimate measurable: wins and losses as an NFL.

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Bears’ George McCaskey: New stadium ‘our 100-year opportunity’

George McCaskey didn’t always believe the Bears needed a home of their own. Now, the Bears chairman said, is the time.

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Bears have had preliminary talks with Pritzker, lawmakers about subsidies — and no one has slammed the door, retiring team president says

Retiring Bears President Ted Phillips said the Bears have hired Goldman Sachs to “explore every possible option” and develop a “specific ask” of the village and state.

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Bears move toward Arlington Heights stadium with ‘no Plan B’

Anything other than a new stadium in the suburbs is off the table at the moment, including renovations to Soldier Field.

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Bears won’t take cash at Soldier Field

The team said their games will be cashless starting with Sunday’s opener

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Bears installed new Bermuda-style grass at Soldier Field

The Soldier Field turf will be good as new. Literally. The Bears installed new Bermuda-style grass ahead of the season opener vs. 49ers.

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Soldier Field’s new grass an upgrade over ‘sandy field ... spray painted green’

Bears kicker Cairo Santos was pleased to see the stadium switch from Kentucky bluegrass to Bermuda this week and plans to test it out Friday.

Chicago Tribune

Bears show renderings for enclosed stadium complex in Arlington Heights, but say they’d expect some public funding

CHICAGO —For the first time, the Chicago Bears confirmed Tuesday that the stadium the team is considering building in Arlington Heights would be domed — but the team also called for taxpayer funding of a portion of the project, and noted the plan was still tentative.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears release Arlington Heights details, make case for public subsidy

Though the Bears will not seek public funds to build a stadium, “we look forward to partnering with the various governmental bodies to secure additional funding and assistance needed to support the feasibility of the remainder of the development,” the team wrote.

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How many seats would Bears’ proposed Arlington Heights stadium have?

Soldier Field has a capacity of 61,500, the lowest in the NFL. A new stadium in Arlington Heights would offer an opportunity for a much bigger venue.

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Ed Donatell helped solve the NFL's best offenses. Can he fix the Vikings' defense?

Seeds for the dramatic change in the way the Vikings will play defense in 2022 were planted in the sod of Soldier Field and the offensively-gifted mind of Rams coach Sean McVay on the night of Dec. 9, 2018.

Chicago Sun-Times

City planning chief doubles down on Soldier Field’s post-Bears future

Maurice Cox said a dome over Soldier Field will remain “one of the options that extends its use for 365 days a year.” The possibility of the Bears leaving for Arlington Heights, he added, “really forced the city to look at utilization of that amazing event venue.”

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bears to present concept plans for a new stadium, entertainment district in Arlington Heights, though purchase deal not finalized

Taking the next step toward building a new stadium, the Chicago Bears Thursday announced an informational community meeting to discuss the potential purchase and development of Arlington International Racecourse.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears to unveil plans for Arlington Heights stadium site

The Bears will unveil conceptual plans for their potential new home in Arlington Heights on Sept. 8, the team said Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Arlington Heights residents want the Bears — but they don’t want to foot the bill, poll finds

SNEED EXCLUSIVE: A new poll shows that more than two-thirds of voters in the northwest suburb say the Bears shouldn’t get a dime of taxpayer money if they decide to leave Soldier Field for Arlington Heights.

Chicago Sun-Times

In return to Bridgeview, Fire turn back clock with loss to NYCFC

The Fire played on a field meant for soccer. Their performance showed they’re probably not meant for the playoffs.

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Is the Soldier Field grass green enough for Fire?

The playing surface has become a pressing issue for the Fire, who moved Sunday’s game to Bridgeview due to expected field conditions.

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