as the franchise’s push for state financial support and property tax breaks has stalled.The mayor did not offer specifics about how he can convince the team to remain in Chicago, but said it’s important to “have conversations.”
Mayor Brandon Johnson answers questions at a press conference at Orr Academy High School on June 7, 2023. on Friday to discuss the possibility of abandoning their plans for a new stadium development in Arlington Heights in favor of building it in the large western suburb, a move that could be used as bargaining leverage.[Don't miss] Chicago Bears listen to proposal from Naperville for stadium site. Arlington Heights ‘no longer our singular focus,’ team says.