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.

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,