The Stadium Club

As Illinois legislators go back to work in Springfield, there’s a renewed push to get an infrastructure deal done to expedite a Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights.  It comes after the Bears threatened to move the team to Northwest Indiana.  There appears to be some softening to make a deal by Governor J.B. Pritzker, and […]

The Chicago Bears say the franchise is now considering a potential move to Northwest Indiana after talks have stalled with lawmakers in Springfield over favorable legislation.  WGN host John Williams talks with The Stadium Club host Ryan Burrow WGN Radio Sports Director Andy Masur about the latest development and the likelihood of a move to […]

Rosemont cut the ribbon on a new ice arena neighboring the Allstate Arena. It brings the Chicago Wolves practices to Rosemont, and offers future events to hockey teams across the region. WGN’s Ryan Burrow spoke with Nick Papanicholas Junior, CEO of the Nicholas Family of Companies.

WGN’s Ryan Burrow speaks with Pat Ryan Junior of Ryan Sports Development about progress being made on the new home of Northwestern Football, Ryan Field. The final steel beam is in place, a year before the state of the art 35,000 seat stadium is set to open.

Chicago Fire FC is preparing to build a new 22,000 seat home in downtown Chicago on the much sought after property known as “The 78.” WGN’s Ryan Burrow saw the property up close, and spoke with Dave Baldwin, the club’s president of Business Operations.

The Daily Herald’s Chris Placek talks with WGN’s Ryan Burrow about the latest plans for moving the Bears to Arlington Heights, and what still needs to be done to make a move official.

WGN’s Patrick Elwood takes a look at where the Bears stadium plans stand as the team takes the field for the 2025 season.

WGN’s Ryan Burrow spoke with Illinois State Representative Mary Beth Canty of Arlington Heights who has introduced a mega project bill that could provide some benefits to a Bears move to her hometown. State legislators have indicated they have no appetite for giving the Bears state money. But Rep. Canty has created a bill that would […]

WGN’s Ryan Burrow talks with Illinois State Representative Kam Buckner after he published a scathing Chicago Tribune op-ed condemning the Bears for seeking state property tax relief. The Bears are pushing for passage of a bill that would lock in low property taxes on a domed Arlington Heights stadium. Rep. Buckner says the team hasn’t shown a […]

The brand-new Ryan Field will be the first-of-its-kind when it opens in 2026.

There hasn’t been a NASCAR race at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet since 2019. But after some interesting social media posts by NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar, and no renewal yet for the Chicago Street Race, there seems to be a renewed interest in restoring the abandoned track.  WGN’s Ryan Burrow talks with WGN host and […]

WGN Blackhawks reporter and host Charlie Roumeliotis joins WGN’s Ryan Burrow to talk about the Blackhawks expansion of Fifth Third Arena, which will include new rinks, a Blackhawks hall of fame, and a new tenant.  It’s all an effort to bring more amateur and professional hockey within a slapshot of the Blackhawks home ice.

Chicago Fire FC has announced plans to move to the highly coveted property in Chicago’s South Looop known as ‘The 78’.  The 62-acre parcel of land had previously been considered a home for Amazon, a casino, a quantum campus, and the Chicago White Sox.  WGN’s Ryan Burrow talks with Chicago 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell about the […]

The Mayor of Chicago, the Mayor of Arlington Heights and the Chicago Bears have all indicated that the focus for the future home of the Bears has shifted to the site of the former Arlington International Race Track.  WGN’s Ryan Burrow spoke with the Daily Herald’s Chris Placek about what that means for a timeline […]

WGN’s Lisa Dent talked with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about his confidence that the Bears will remain in Chicago, while WGN’s Ryan Burrow spoke with outgoing Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes about the steps the Bears and his city are taking to move the team to the Northwest suburb. 

WGN’s Ryan Burrow talks with the Sun-Times Bears reporter Patrick Finley about an apparent change in the Bears thoughts about Arlington Heights. Patrick spoke with both Bears President Kevin Warren and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the Bears stadium plans at the NFL meetings in Florida.

A new WGN Radio podcast looks at the latest in the search for a new Bears stadium.

WGN Radio Stadium Club takes an in-depth look into the updates, proposals, and plans for the homes and future homes of Chicago sports.  Hear exclusive interviews from reporters, lawmakers, and the teams themselves as Chicago sports franchises and fans eye the next big thing.