Arlington Heights back in focus for Bears’ stadium plans

Arlington Heights back in focus for Bears’ stadium plans

  The Bears on Wednesday acknowledged renewed interest in building a new stadium on the 326-acre former Arlington Park property they own in Arlington Heights. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com, December 2024 Chicago Bears brass Wednesday made another public shift in where their new stadium could go: it’s now either Arlington Heights or downtown Chicago. “The focus now…

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Dietz: Blackhawks’ rebuild starts with coaches

Dietz: Blackhawks’ rebuild starts with coaches

Blackhawks Interim head coach Anders Sorensen talks to players during a game this season. AP Since Joel Quenneville was fired on Nov. 6, 2018, we’ve watched Jeremy Colliton, Derek King, Luke Richardson and Anders Sorensen take turns at guiding the Blackhawks. The results have been downright atrocious. Of course, considering the dearth of talent it’s…

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Kane County Cougars sold to REV Entertainment

Kane County Cougars sold to REV Entertainment

  REV Entertainment, based in Arlington Texas, bought the Kane County Cougars from Dr. Bob Froehlich for an undisclosed amount. Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com REV Entertainment, based in Arlington, Tex., bought the Kane County Cougars from Dr. Bob Froehlich for an undisclosed amount. Froehlich owned the minor league team for the past decade. Forest Preserve Commission President…

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School districts approve Arlington Park tax deal with Bears

School districts approve Arlington Park tax deal with Bears

  Palatine Township Elementary District 15 Superintendent Laurie Heinz, from left, attorney Ares Dalianis, and board President Lisa Szczupaj discuss the agreement reached with the Bears, Arlington Heights and two other area school districts at their meeting Wednesday. Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com Three Arlington Heights-area school districts have given stamps of approval to an agreement with the…

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Arlington Heights board inks deal to lower Bears’ tax bill until stadium construction begins

Arlington Heights board inks deal to lower Bears’ tax bill until stadium construction begins

  The Arlington Heights village board voted Monday night to approve a memorandum of understanding over property taxes and other issues at the Chicago Bears’ Arlington Park property. Bears attorney Paul Shadle of DLA Piper addressed the board before the vote. Christopher Placek/cplacek@dailyherald.com The Arlington Heights village board on Monday approved a deal nearly two…

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