BREAKING NEWS: The Chicago Bears’ proposal for a lakefront stadium encounters significant challenges.

The Chicago Bears’ proposal for a new domed stadium along the lakefront is encountering significant opposition, both from state lawmakers and a group known for obstructing large-scale developments.

Similar to the hurdles faced by billionaire George Lucas in his attempt to establish the George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on the lakefront, the Bears are now facing resistance from Chicago’s Friends of the Parks, who previously opposed Lucas’s project due to concerns about the city’s lakefront protection ordinance.

Friends of the Parks has been vocal in their opposition to the Bears’ stadium plan, asserting their commitment to preserving the lakefront. While they haven’t indicated whether they’ll pursue legal action, they’ve suggested alternative locations for the stadium, including the former Michael Reese Hospital site south of McCormick Place.

However, the Bears encounter skepticism from Governor JB Pritzker regarding their proposed plan, adding another layer of uncertainty to their efforts.