A report focused on the economic and fiscal impact of a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights was released by the team, projecting billions of dollars in economic activity and a nine-figure cost to taxpayers.
Infrastructure such as entrance and exit ramps from near Route 53 and changes to the adjacent Metra train line would cost $855 million in public funds, the team’s consultant estimated in its report. The report attempts to assuage concerns about the price tag by pointing to gross state tax revenues of almost $1.3 billion over 40 years, according to projections from HR&A Advisors Inc.
Read more reporting on the cost from Tribune reporter Robert McCoppin here:
And read the reports below.
A New Stadium and Mixed-Use District in Arlington Heights Economic & Fiscal Impact Report
This 16-page report was shows the team projections.
NFL Stadium-Anchored Mixed-Use Development Economic Impact
This report was shared by the Village of Arlington Heights in response to the team report.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/30/read-the-reports-bears-stadium/