Chicago Bears' new stadium plans revealed, from roof to plaza and more

NBC4 Washington— The Bears on Wednesday gave fans and all of Chicago a first look at what they're planning to build along the city's lakefront, announcing everything from a location to roofing plans to green space to plaza details.

The Guardian—Chicago Bears to seek public funding in $5bn plan for new lakefront stadium. Bears unveil $5bn proposal for new domed lakefront stadiumPlan calls for $900m from Illinois Sports Facilities AuthorityThe Chicago Bears unveiled a nearly $5bn proposal Wednesday for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field as part of a major project that would transform the city’s lakefront, and they are asking for public funding to help make it happen.The plan calls for $3.2bn for the new stadium plus an additional $1.5bn in infrastructure. The team and the city...

Chicago Bears—Bears release plans for stadium project in Chicago. During a public presentation Wednesday at Soldier Field, the Bears unveiled their plans to build a state-of-the-art fixed-roof stadium along Chicago’s lakefront. The Burnham Park Project includes a new publicly-owned multipurpose replacement stadium located just south of Soldier Field that’s part of a singular year-round hub centered on park-based culture and recreation. The proposal boasts year-round use for recreational and community events and an increase in open and green space, including...

Chicago Tribune—Chicago Bears release images of a proposed new lakefront stadium. The Chicago Bears released images for a state-of-the-art enclosed stadium with open space access to the lakefront on the Museum Campus on April 24, 2024.