The Chicago Bears have flirted with leaving Chicago and building a stadium in Arlington Heights for more than 50 years.

It's not a done deal, but the Chicago Bears are still focused on the development site in Arlington Heights for a potential stadium, according to a spokesperson for Mayor Brandon Johnson's office. The spokesperson said in a statement that the mayor spoke with leadership from the team,

Less than two months after the team switched its public messaging to reflect that their sole focus was no longer on building a downtown stadium, it went a step further Friday. In a statement, the Bears said they were focused on building on the 326-acre property they own in Arlington Heights.