In the modern NFL, $2.2bn won’t stop the Chicago Bears’ flight to the suburbs - The Guardian

The city’s mayor unveiled ambitious plans to renovate historic Soldier Field. But Bears ownership sees better commercial opportunities elsewhere

The city of Chicago has thrown its considerable weight this week behind an attempt to keep the Bears at Soldier Field, the NFL teams base since 1971. The historic stadium, the oldest in the NFL, may … [+5202 chars]

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