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Johnson Blocks Bears Move to Arlington | Chicago News
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is locking down the Bears’ future in the city, pushing his own domed stadium plan south of Soldier Field with enhanced transit to handle game day crowds—and shutting down any talk of a move to Arlington Heights. With legislative support for a new stadium stalled until Chicago lawmakers back his vision, the Bears are stuck in a holding pattern, waiting up to 15 months—or longer—for a potential political shift, especially if a new mayor like Alexi Giannoulias emerges. Johnson’s aggressive stance, more impactful than even NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s, makes him…
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