Many steps remain before Bears' Arlington Heights stadium plan can go ahead, suburb's mayor says
The Chicago Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year.
The Chicago Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year.
CBS 2's Joe Donlon talked with Arlington Heights officials about the stadium proposal.
Emily Pacyga lives in Arlington Heights and manages a small business, The Eiffel Flower. CBS 2's Joe Donlon asked her whether most of the visitors to the business are excited or have concerns.
Many people will have questions about the proposed stadium at the Arlington International Racecourse site. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
The small size of Soldier Field is part of why the Bears are considering moving to Arlington Heights.
The Bears have been under contract to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property for about a year. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek spoke with Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes about conditions that still need to be met.
The Bears are hosting a meeting with the community Thursday night to talk about its ideas for redeveloping Arlington International Racecourse. CBS 2's Joe Donlon reports.
Gallo joins CBS 2's Joe Donlon to talk about how the Bears' plan for a new stadium in Arlington Heights would affect his neighboring suburb.
Fans at Bears home games will now need to use credit, debit, or other pre-paid cards, or mobile payments, for all purchases at retail shops, concessions stands, or other vendors.
CBS 2’s Joe Donlon reported the general feeling in Arlington Heights is one of enthusiasm and excitement about the prospect of the Bears coming. Donlon talked with Mayor Hayes about the plan Thursday.
Bears football is back and that means the return of three things to watch when they host the 49ers in the season opener.
Mayor Lightfoot has said there are a lot of other cities that have two NFL teams. In fact, there are only two – sort of.
"We're not worried about last year's draft. 'Oh this team passed on me.' I'm not worried about that."
CBS 2’s Jermont Terry spoke Tuesday night to some Arlington Heights residents who are pleased with the prospect of becoming the Bears’ hometown, and others who would rather have nothing to do with the massive new plan.
The Bears made it clear that if they do close on the property, it is still no guarantee they will develop it.
Ganis, president of SportsCorp Ltd., says the odds that the Bears will move are 90-plus. He talked with CBS 2's Chris Tye on Tuesday.
Last year, the Bears signed a purchase agreement for the 326-acre site of the former Arlington Park racecourse, and remain in negotiations on a contract for the site.
The Bears unveiled potential plans for a new stadium in Arlington Heights Tuesday, while Mayor Lori Lightfoot talked about more plans to keep the team from "abandoning" Chicago. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
Last year, the Bears signed a purchase agreement for the 326-acre site of the former Arlington Park racecourse, and remain in negotiations on a contract for the site. CBS 2's Chris Tye reports.
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The Bears will host a community meeting on Sept. 8 at John Hersey High School to discuss their plans for acquiring the former Arlington Park racecourse site.
Head coach Matt Eberflus said he's heard nothing but 'good reports' about Alex Leatherwood, the lineman who was taken 17th overall.
There weren't many surprises among the cuts -- with offensive lineman Michael Schofield and veteran defensive lineman Mario Edwards among those shown the door. CBS 2's Matt Zahn reports.
One of the cuts appears to pave the way for Teven Jenkins to start at right guard on the offensive line.
Berhalter led the United States to a 44-17-13 record during his tenure, taking the team to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Connor Bedard is usually one of the first players on the ice and one of the last players to leave when practice is over.
Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on a promise to shut down ShotSpotter, which he did last month.
Tuesday through Thursday, highs will be in the low 70s.
Police are searching for the shooter.
Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on a promise to shut down ShotSpotter, which he did last month.
The EPA estimates that nine million homes in the U.S. have lead pipes.
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Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the popular "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
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The New York Times has unveiled the 2024 edition of their list of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S., and a Chicago steakhouse is among the spots that made the national cut.
Earlier this year, CBS News Chicago reported on Monica Davis, a suburban woman who has since been arrested on accusations of pretending to be a dentist.
Only people who had contact with a bat have reason to be concerned. A bat flying overhead cannot give anyone rabies.
Northwestern Medicine researchers hope their discovery will lead to a potential treatment for those with pulmonary issues.
Anyone who has not had a COVID-19 vaccination n two months or more should get the new updated vaccine right away, the city said.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
According to the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, the bats were both found Monday.
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the state accusing TikTok of deceiving its users about the video-sharing platform's level of inappropriate content for children and the security of its consumers' personal information.
Magnicity is still mum on what exactly it has in mind for the space, though 360 CHICAGO earlier said a restaurant will not be back.
Jeep is recalling more than 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs worldwide because they can catch fire with the ignition turned off.
A Black man alleges in a lawsuit that an Iowa trucking company fired him as a driver because he wouldn't cut off his dreadlocks.
The restaurant will begin with dinner service from 4 p.m. to midnight, with plans to extend hours in the future.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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On the presidential campaign trail, with less than a month until votes are counted, Vice President Kamala Harris is on a media blitz, from interviews with “60 Minutes” to Howard Stern to Stephen Colbert, while former President Donald Trump is hitting the battleground states.
Meteorologist David Yeomans is tracking a warming trend in the Chicago area.
A group of Chicago aldermen is continuing to push to revive the city's ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, two weeks after the system was taken offline.
An employee shot and killed two people in a South Side restaurant on Monday night. Around 10:30 p.m., police said two men were arguing with an employee inside JJ Fish and Chicken, in the 7800 block of South Western Avenue, when the employee pulled out a gun and fired shots.
Police are searching for the shooter.
Members of the City Council said they want a voice at the table, but Mayor Johnson said he alone has the authority on these matters.
Mayor Brandon Johnson campaigned on a promise to shut down ShotSpotter, which he did last month.
Berhalter led the United States to a 44-17-13 record during his tenure, taking the team to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Connor Bedard is usually one of the first players on the ice and one of the last players to leave when practice is over.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been exposing Jackson's case for nearly a year.
The CBS News Chicago Investigators have been reporting for months on the allegations of sexual and physical abuse to children in DCFS custody at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center.
The Jasper County, Indiana Sheriff's office has not specified what the defendants are accused of doing, or their relationship to the children.
Beachgoers notice a much wider beach, and 22 stone breakwater structures to protect against erosion.
The complaint alleges "a pattern of discrimination that has caused an increasingly hostile environment at UChicago for Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim students and students associated with them."
Berhalter led the United States to a 44-17-13 record during his tenure, taking the team to the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Connor Bedard is usually one of the first players on the ice and one of the last players to leave when practice is over.
The Bears (3-2) won their second straight after dropping two in a row, with the two key pieces they acquired as a result of a blockbuster trade with Carolina in 2023 leading the way.
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Kurtis Rourke threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 23 Indiana stay unbeaten with a 41-24 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.
The shooting happened at 116th Street and Yale Avenue.
The teen was treated by Fire Department personnel on scene and did not go to the hospital.
Meanwhile, multiple other people bailed from the stolen car and crossed into Harvey, police said. Two people were arrested on the spot, while police searched for the others.
Police do not believe the shooting was a random act.
The man who was holding the knife was taken into custody, and charges were pending late Sunday.