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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Veto Session Preview: What to Watch on the Bears Stadium Deal
Illinois lawmakers return Nov. 17-19 and Dec. 1-3. Here is what the reported Bears deal contains, why the three-fifths rule matters, who the key players are and what would still be unresolved.
Nov. 3 Election Guide: Where Area Candidates Stand on the Bears
Where candidates in House Districts 53 and 54, Senate District 27 and the governor’s race have said they stand on a Bears stadium at Arlington Park. No endorsements.
Polls on the Bears Stadium: Keep the Team, Skip the Public Money
Statewide polls in 2026 show most Illinoisans oppose public money for a Bears stadium. The only Arlington Heights poll is from 2022 and was sponsored by an advocacy group.
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 Is a Stadium Authority? How the Bears Deal Could Work in Arlington Heights
A public authority would own the stadium, the Bears would build it, and it would pay no property tax. Here is how that structure works, how it compares to the megaprojects bill and to Hammond, and what critics say it costs.
Which Schools Are Affected by the Bears Stadium? Districts 15, 211 and 214
The school districts that tax Arlington Park are Palatine District 15, District 211 and District 214, not Arlington Heights District 25. Here is how the site’s value was fought over and what each state proposal would mean for them.
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.
The $855 Million Question: What Bears Infrastructure Money Would Pay For
The Bears want about $855M in public infrastructure money for roads, sewers and Metra around Arlington Park. The list has never been itemized, the traffic study still isn’t in, and neighboring mayors want a say.