It was recently announced that the Chicago Bears’ plans for a new stadium in Arlington Heights have stalled after the team submitted a plan asking for $862 million in funding for public infrastructure.[i] The Illinois state legislature adjourned its fall session without approving the necessary funding. Therefore, the team will now have to wait... Continue Reading →
Earlier this month, the Chicago Bears announced that they were moving forward with their plans to build a new stadium, as their current stadium, Soldier Field, is one of the oldest stadiums in the NFL. However, their new stadium will be constructed in Chicago’s northwest suburb of Arlington Heights, as opposed to a downtown waterfront... Continue Reading →
We just might be in the era of the professional sports stadium. Several NFL teams have recently either conducted comprehensive renovations on existing stadiums or constructed brand-new, state-of-the-art stadiums. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles both opened as the newest NFL stadiums in 2020.[1] New stadium construction comes at a cost—often... Continue Reading →
For my final post with the UB Law Sports & Entertainment Forum, I chose to profile a childhood friend who has become an inspiration to every small-town Western New York kid chasing a big dream. Stephen Carlson, an Ivy League-educated NFL tight end from Jamestown, graciously took the time out of his busy schedule to... Continue Reading →