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,

The Bears have shifted focus to Arlington Heights as the site of their new stadium after spending a year trying to make it work downtown.