Though they’ve mostly been quiet publicly, Arlington Heights and Chicago Bears officials have been working behind the scenes for months to resolve a property tax dispute over the NFL franchise’s 3.
Another Chicago Bears season is drawing to a close with no breakthroughs in sight for a new stadium — but those involved on all sides say they’re working on it. And a new draft document among the team and Arlington Heights officials suggests potential progress. Last month, the village held an online meeting with the Bears to discuss a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, according to documents .
The Chicago Bears are adding jersey patches to honor the legacy of Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus starting this week against the Minnesota Vikings.
They may be on opposite ends of the playing field, but like Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, new Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Superintendent Scott Rowe called for fairness in reaching a tax deal with the team in Arlington Heights.