Developers Unveil $10 Billion Plan For Bears Stadium, 100-Acre Project In Bronzeville

WGN-TV reported that developers unveiled a $10 billion plan to keep the Chicago Bears in Chicago with a move to Bronzeville, specifically at the former Michael Reese Hospital site. According to Crain's Chicago Business, this new $10 billion pitch aims to solve the Bears' biggest objection. WGN-TV previously noted during a public presentation at Soldier Field that the Bears themselves had unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art fixed-roof stadium along Chicago's lakefront.

Meanwhile, as stadium talks heat up in Springfield, ABC7 Chicago reported that suburban mayors from Rolling Meadows and Palatine want a 'seat at the table' of any potential Bears stadium authority. The coverage also touched on various team updates and personnel, including head coach Ben Johnson addressing the media virtually from Halas Hall and following a 27-24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterback Caleb Williams addressed the media Sunday night at Soldier Field after the victory, where kicker Cairo Santos connected on a game-winning 38-yard field goal as time expires.

Additional football highlights mentioned in the coverage include quarterback Caleb Williams passing to tight end Colston Loveland for a 38-yard gain, and cornerback Jaylon Johnson intercepting a Baker Mayfield pass and returning it 67 yards for a touchdown. Linebacker Devin Bush and defensive lineman James Lynch stuffed Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield on fourth down. Wide receiver Luther Burden III caught a short pass from quarterback Caleb Williams and sprinted for a 56-yard touchdown, while receiver Rome Odunze ran for a 23-yard gain and hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass from Williams.

The reports also highlighted background on linebacker D'Marco Jackson, whose journey to the NFL included overcoming a senior-year ACL injury and earning All-American honors and Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year at Appalachian State. Off the field, Hall of Fame kick returner Devin Hester partnered with the Pat Tillman Foundation to surprise Army veteran Adrian Perkins with Super Bowl tickets before the Salute to Service game against the Buccaneers. Bears alumni Jim Schwantz and Henry Melton took part in the inaugural Battle of the Branches flag football tournament at the Walter Payton Center. Finally, 'Ted Lasso' star, co-creator and Chicago native Brendan Hunt spoke with team reporter Jasmine Baker about how he became a Bears fan and why he is excited about the 2026 Bears.