Oso planning to go pro
The fact is that Soldier Field won't work and is poorly located. A new stadium ideally would be downtown near major transportation lines, including the Ogilvie and Union Stations, as well as the CTA. For those of you who think Arlington Heights is well located, Pace is a rolling crapfest, the Northwest Line is it for mass transit (unless the El is extended) and there's only one way in and out of the future Raceway Stadium -- Illinois 53. They'd be better off tearing down the Rosemont Horizon and building there if the intent is to build in the Northwest Suburbs.
Move the Bears to Gary
Just when you think Nagy can't possibly get any dumber...he totally outdoes himself:https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1442542444680146949?s=19
The Elgin-O'Hare short will connect 294 to 355/53 for those South Siders and NWI fans you are so worried about. Plus, it will significantly improve the transport from O'Hare.Added Pace Xpress buses from the CTA stations, Rosemont Hotel & Entertainment (and betting at Rivers), Woodfield and AH will be as good at the worst as the CTA bus morass, if not significantly better. We also don't care about the Lake Countians anyway. They are mostly Packers fans. Let them eat cake. As to Soldier Field, that property is much more valuable redeveloped.
Soldier Field (the base, not the spaceship) is a historic landmark, not sure what the Park District would be able to.do with the property as far as redevelopment. Maybe cut down some of the spaceship and repurpose it for the Fire and concerts.Or Depaul's football team could play there. (Teal)
It’s no longer a historic landmark. And that wouldn’t be a problem if they wanted to tear it down anyway. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalhistoriclandmarks/grant-park-stadium-soldier-field.htm
If you know of 326 acres available downtown, I'm sure the Bears are willing to listen. Maybe Lightfoot gives them Grant Park?You're vastly exaggerating the transportation downsides of Arlington Park. There are two Route 53 exits on either side of the property, you're 10-15 minutes from multiple I-90 interchanges, and 30 minutes from I-294.As has been said already, unless you're coming from downtown, Tinley Park or Hammond, you'll have an easier trip.And if you think Arlington Heights is on "the edge" of the Metro area, I'd like to introduce you to Huntley, Batavia and Plainfield.
P.S. -- I can hardly wait to see 40,000 to 50,000 cars descent on Illinois 53 at 3:30 p.m., on a warm October day in 2031. That's going to be a nightmare. Not to mention Lake Cook Road, Lake Street/Euclid Avenue and Willow/Palatine Road.
PSL answer is simple. Once the Bears stop playing in Soldier Field, a current PSL is literally worthless. Legally speaking, the PSL allows a license to buy Bears seats at Soldier Field.Would the Bears give a right of first refusal to current PSL holders for DraftKings Field at State Farm Stadium? Probably, yes. Will current PSL holders get some type of buyback from the Bears? Not a chance in hell.The PSL contract is clear as day that it does not transfer to a new stadium.
Yikes. I suppose you're right but the ill will the Bears will generate will be huge.Not that they care...How about Good Hands Field at Caterpillar Park (for two companies headquartered nearby). Actually, I kinda like Good Hands Field as it gives the Bears something to strive for,
The Bears have lined up big money behind this: Bluhm, Ryan, McKenna to start. This is a real estate deal through and through. You don't seem to grasp that. Throw in Pritzker, Hyatt and Biden's infrastructure deal and Lori won't know what hit her. There will be Chicago giveaways to appease her but this deal is well on its way to green. In the end, the Chicago Lakefront casino will be worth more than that concrete hunk. Hopefully they don't run off any further investors like Hobson/Lucas for that property.
40,000-50,000 cars?
If it is a 75,000 to 85,000 seat stadium, yes.
Thousands of people will drive to the game alone?
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.