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The family of missing Chicago CPS teacher Linda Brown, last seen near her home and the lakefront, continues their search as authorities investigate her disappearance, with new surveillance footage and ongoing community efforts to find her.
The Chicago Bears are considering building a new domed stadium, hotels, and a sports museum on the lakefront parking lots south of Soldier Field, sparking concerns about the future of the iconic waterfront area. The editorial board questions who is truly overseeing the development of this critical section of Chicago's lakefront and highlights the need for clear-eyed leadership from government and civic authorities to protect the area's public trust status. The proposal raises larger questions about the treatment of Chicago's parks and lakefront as easily developable land rather than sacrosanct public spaces, emphasizing the need for a collaborative vision for the future of the Near South lakefront.
The Chicago Bears are now fully committed to building a fixed-roof stadium on the lakefront in downtown Chicago, with CEO Kevin Warren emphasizing the city's potential and the team's desire to provide fans with a top-notch experience. The Bears plan to contribute $2 billion to the project and are seeking additional funding to make their vision a reality.
Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren is advocating for a new closed-roof stadium along Chicago's lakefront, touting it as an opportunity to create jobs and host major events. The team plans to contribute $2 billion to a publicly owned stadium at the museum campus site, with details on cost and funding still pending. The potential stadium would be located just south of Soldier Field and could host events like the Super Bowl and the Final Four. Negotiations for joint public funding and infrastructure improvements are ongoing, with the Bears emphasizing their commitment to a private investment in a project that will be owned by the public.
Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren expressed the team's preference for building a new stadium on the city's lakefront, citing it as the best opportunity for success. The team's focus has shifted from the Arlington Heights property they own, with discussions ongoing about potential plans for a domed stadium and infrastructure on the museum campus. While the Bears have promised $2 billion for the stadium, public financing and revenue considerations remain complex issues to be addressed.
Friends of the Parks urges the Chicago Bears to consider building a domed stadium on the former Michael Reese Hospital site to avoid a legal battle over constructing it on the lakefront, similar to the one that halted plans for a movie museum. The Bears have offered to invest over $2 billion in private funds for the stadium, but concerns remain about the impact on neighborhoods and transportation access. Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn vows to oppose corporate naming rights for the new stadium, while the Bears' shift from Arlington Heights to the parking areas south of Soldier Field has sparked competition with the White Sox for stadium projects. However, the cost and complexities of the proposed domed stadium pose significant challenges.
The 2023 Chicago Air and Water Show is set to take place over the weekend, with thousands of spectators expected to gather at North Avenue Beach. The weather forecast predicts gusts over 20 mph and temperatures in the mid-80s on Saturday, while Sunday will bring hot, sunny, and humid conditions. The show will feature a lineup of performers including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights. Spectators are advised to use public transportation as there will be no public parking at the beach, and additional routes and buses will be provided by the CTA and Metra.
Troyano Arquitetura has designed a simple, single-story house for a couple of university professors without children on the edge of a lake in Osório, Brazil. The house features load-bearing walls with a beam/upper brace and an exposed panel slab for the interior of the building. The material chosen for the walls was solid brick, which is abundant in the region, and all external walls are double to contribute to thermal inertia. The absence of coverings exposes material decisions and the constructive system, with the bricks visible to the outside only in the area that marks the access.
A Navy sailor, Seamus Gray, has been reported missing after being last seen leaving a bar in Waukegan, Illinois. Gray was assigned to Naval Station Great Lakes and was supposed to report back to the Navy but never did. Searchers are focusing on the lakefront area after video showed Gray's progression from the downtown area to the lakefront. The Ibiza nightclub, where Gray was last seen, has been cooperative with the investigation. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is assisting police in the investigation.