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The Chicago Bears, one of the National Football League’s (NFL) oldest franchises, have unveiled plans for a new stadium project on the Chicago lakefront. The proposal involves a $4.6 billion stadium with a translucent ETFE roof and clear glass windows overlooking downtown, as well as 14 acres of athletic fields and recreational park space. The project would be partly funded by a hotel tax and the remaining balance would be paid over 40 years, requiring approval from the Illinois State Legislature. The new stadium aims to replace the 100-year-old Soldier Field and provide the Bears with a state-of-the-art facility comparable to other modern NFL stadiums. However, the proposal faces skepticism from various parties, including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, who has expressed concerns about the use of public funds. Additionally, the Bears must address legal challenges related to lakefront protection ordinances that prioritize public use of the area.

Hempfield Area School District has appointed Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates as its new architect, replacing Core Architects who resigned in February. This latest development follows a series of setbacks and uncertainties in the ongoing plan to renovate the high school, including a $150 million price tag that led to rejected bids. Despite these challenges, the district remains optimistic, confident in the strength of its new team, which includes SitelogIQ as construction manager and McKinley Architecture and Engineering as the district’s “owner’s representative.”