A rendering released by the Chicago Bears shows the view from the threshold of the proposed stadium of the Arlington Park entertainment district. The Bears released proposed development plans for the Arlington International Racecourse property in Arlington Heights on Sept. 6, 2022.
Gillespie’s legislation would allow certain “megaprojects” costing at least $500 million that the host municipality determines to be of “substantial public benefit” to be eligible for an additional 17 years of financial incentives. District 214 Co-interim Superintendent Ken Arndt told Pioneer Press the district is in support of a potential move to Arlington Heights and that officials were interested in discussing partnerships between the district and the team.