Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot explains how Ted Phillips retirement announcement affects the city’s plans for Soldier Field.
However, he recently announced he will retire at the end of the 2022 season. It's possible he could remain with the organization as a consultant for the stadium, but it's unknown how he will fare with the organization once February comes.
The Bears are relocating to Arlington Park, where they purchased the rights to close on the land for a new stadium back in September of 2021. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has created a three-prong plan to persuade the Bears to stay put -- including an idea to construct a dome over Soldier Field. Unfortunately for the city, the Bears have announced multiple times their intention to move forward with moving into Arlington Park.
"While under contract with the seller of Arlington Park, we will not be discussing or exploring any other alternative stadium sites or opportunities, including renovations of Soldier Field," the Bears said in a
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