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Halas Intrigue, Episode 182: One step closer to the Arlington Heights Bears

The team has agreed to buy the Arlington Park property. Now what?

By Sun-Times staff

The Bears have taken another step toward leaving Soldier Field.

Patrick Finley and Jason Lieser call an emergency podcast to discuss what’s next for the Bears after they agreed to buy property in Arlington Heights for a new stadium.

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