When State Lines Become the Playing Field: The Chicago Bears’ Stadium Standoff and What It Means for Sports Development Law

By Michael R. Barz The Chicago Bears’ search for a new stadium has become one of the most complex sports development stories in recent memory. In September 2021, the Bears entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Churchill Downs for the 326-acre site of the former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, completing the … Continue reading “When State Lines Become the Playing Field: The Chicago Bears’ Stadium Standoff and What It Means for Sports Development Law”