Bears Leaving

Verifying what we've been saying for how long now?

• Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren reiterated in a letter to fans the day of the home opener that the team is dedicated to building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

  "The Chicago Bears belong to more than just Chicago. We belong to the entire state of Illinois," Warren said. "We are at a pivotal juncture of the Chicago Bears franchise to build a new stadium, our future home in Arlington Heights, which will require zero state money for construction. This is the year to finalize our stadium plans so we can officially bid to host a Super Bowl as soon as 2031. This is the moment to begin moving toward that future, and we want you with us."

This will be one of the defining moments of Conehead's legacy. He didn't start the process, but he was there at its low-point. 

Illinois and Cook County don't care - they'll still get their tax revenue. But Chicago won't.