NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated that Arlington Heights remains a contender in the Chicago Bears’ search for a new stadium, keeping the village in play alongside other locations. His remarks underscore the ongoing negotiations' commercial stakes for local development, tax incentives and the Bears’ long-term venue strategy.
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