"More Suburbs Join Race to Host Chicago Bears' New Stadium"
TL;DR
The Mayor of Waukegan, Ann B. Taylor, has sent a letter to the Chicago Bears CEO expressing the city's interest in being considered for the team's new stadium. Waukegan is located about 50 miles north of Chicago and has a solid transportation structure in place. The letter highlights the history between the franchise and Lake County, where Waukegan is located, and emphasizes the potential for hosting major events like the Super Bowl. Waukegan joins Naperville and Arlington Heights as competitors for the new stadium.
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