Tag: Chicago

Taxpayers $425 million TIF for Chicago Fire FC home at ‘The 78’

Article posted by Coliseum, June 26^th, 2026

The Major League Soccer (MLS) team Chicago Fire FC billionaire Owner Joe Mansueto is an outlier among the Chicago sports moguls for his willingness to bankroll his own 22,000-seat, $750 million stadium on the long-dormant South Loop parcel known as ‘The 78’ in downtown Chicago (US). The... » Read more

Indiana city Hammond latest spot in Chicago Bears stadium saga

Article posted by Coliseum, June 10^th, 2026

The National Football League (NFL) team Chicago Bears could soon be moving to Indiana (US) after the team’s Board of Directors voted to advance a stadium project in Hammond (city in Indiana). The Coliseum Summit US will be held at the Wrigley Field in Chicago from August 26th-27th,... » Read more

The 1901 Project skirting Chicago United Center kicks off

Article posted by Coliseum, June 8^th, 2026

Construction is underway on the first phase of a $7 billion mixed-use development surrounding the United Center in Chicago, Illinois (US) formally kicking off a mega project that stands to dramatically reshape a swath of the Near West Side. The Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson has termed The 1901... » Read more

Ground broken on Chicago Fire stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, March 6^th, 2026

Chicago Fire FC has officially broken ground on its new $750 million privately-funded soccer stadium in the South Loop area of the city. Chicago Fire said the moment marks a defining moment for the club and a transformative investment in the future of Chicago. Designed by Gensler, the open-air... » Read more

Levy-Fire to fire up Chicago culinary scene

Article posted by Coliseum, January 19^th, 2026

The Chicago Fire FC recently announced that Levy, the Chicago-born hospitality leader behind some of the most celebrated sports and entertainment dining experiences in the United States, has been selected as the official Food & Beverage Partner for the club’s new, privately-funded stadium,... » Read more

Hunden Partners US venues’ data on fingertips

Article posted by Coliseum, January 7^th, 2026

Rob Hunden has his fingers on the pulse of every venue in the United States of America. He is the President of Hunden Partners, US, which is a placemaking advisor for transformative, next-use and sports anchor development.Full presentation available exclusively for Coliseum members ... » Read more

Fire home to set on ‘fire’ Chicago ‘The 78’

Article posted by Coliseum, October 6^th, 2025

The Major League Soccer (MLS) team Chicago Fire FC recently announced the City Council’s approval for its new, privately-funded stadium in The 78 – a transformative project that will anchor Chicago’s (US) newest neighborhood and redefine the future of sports and entertainment in the... » Read more