Bears Announce Plans to Commit $2 Billion for New, Domed Chicago Stadium

The Bears might remain in Chicago after all. In a watershed development in the team’s ongoing stadium saga, the Bears announced that they would be willing to invest $2 billion in private money into a publicly-owned, domed stadium south of Soldier Field in the city, ESPN reported. While no official designs have been unveiled yet, sources reveal the stadium will likely sit south of Soldier Field, with parking remaining in the south lot. This stadium is expected to feature community amenities that will be available all year. “The Chicago Bears are proud to contribute over $2 billion to build a stadium and improve open spaces for all families, fans and the general public to enjoy in the City of Chicago,” Bears team president and CEO Kevin Warren said in a statement to ESPN. “The future stadium of the Chicago Bears will bring a transformative opportunity to our region — boosting the economy, creating jobs, facilitating mega events and generating millions in tax revenue. We look forward to sharing more information when our plans are finalized.” Plans for the public’s share of the funding for the new stadium are not yet known. Monday’s announcement comes over a year after the Bears...