The Chicago Bears are continuing their pursuit of a new stadium at Arlington Park, and they have announced that while they are committed to Soldier Field, they are also taking the necessary steps to evaluate the possibility of moving to a new home.
The franchise made the announcement in a letter released Tuesday:
"We are taking serious steps to evaluate the unique opportunity presented to us. The Bears remain committed to Soldier Field and will honor the terms of its lease. While the prospect of a transit-oriented mixed-use and entertainment district anchored by a new enclosed stadium is exciting for the Bears and the entire state, there is much work to be done before we can close on the property, and then, whether we will develop it.