Political shrugs replace scramble for funding as Bears eye move to suburbs. ‘Cities are smarter now.’

Soldier Field, right, home of the Chicago Bears, on Sept. 29, 2021. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, a move that takes the team a step closer toward securing property for a new stadium and leaving their longtime home at Soldier Field. (Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)