Chicago Bears' announcement is a final cry to Illinois: Act fast

Bears leadership left to right: Brian McCaskey, Kevin Warren, and George McCaskey listen as general manager Ryan Poles speaks with the media at Halas Hall on Jan. 21, 2026, in Lake Forest. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

By Brad Biggs | bmbiggs@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune

PUBLISHED: June 5, 2026 at 1:47 PM CDT

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Friday's announcement by the Chicago Bears made one thing clear: Arlington Heights site isn't dead yet, but Illinois will need to act quickly.

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