Afternoon Briefing: What a Bears lakefront stadium might look like

Good afternoon, Chicago.

The Chicago Bears — one of the National Football League’s charter franchises — unveiled today plans for a new stadium project on the lakefront partly funded by the public that would give the team a facility in line with many of the NFL’s ultra-modern, fan-friendly structures.. See renderings of the proposed stadium.

And take a look back at where the Bears have played home games since 1921.

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Nicole Banks breaks down after speaking about the death of her son Dexter Reed, during a news conference outside the 11th District police station in Chicago on April 24, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Family of Dexter Reed files lawsuit against city and police officers involved in shootout that killed him

The suit alleges Fourth Amendment violations by the five officers who stopped Reed’s SUV, as well as excessive force, denial of medical care, several Monell claims, a violation of the Illinois Civil Rights Act, willful and wanton conduct, assault, battery and a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Read more here.

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Foxtrot Market stores in Chicago, including the one seen at North Avenue and Wells Street, were abruptly and permanently closed on on April, 23, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Foxtrot Market stores in Chicago, including the one at North Avenue and Wells Street, were abruptly and permanently closed on April, 23, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)

Dom’s, Foxtrot parent hit with WARN Act lawsuit over abrupt closure

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Chicago, alleges Outfox Hospitality violated the federal and state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Acts when the company laid off workers in the middle of their shifts Tuesday without allegedly providing prior notice. Read more here.

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Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) runs behind offensive tackle Charles Leno (72) against the Broncos on Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune)
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Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) runs behind offensive tackle Charles Leno (72) against the Broncos on Sept. 15, 2019, in Denver. (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Bears Q&A: Would it be smart to trade down from No. 9? Any big surprise in store? Best pick of the last decade?

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Aiperi Adylbek Kyzy, holds her 9-month-old son, Aikol Toichubekova, while waiting to place an order at the butcher counter on April 20, 2024, at Farm City Meat Halal & Grocers in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Aiperi Adylbek Kyzy, holds her 9-month-old son, Aikol Toichubekova, while waiting to place an order at the butcher counter on April 20, 2024, at Farm City Meat Halal & Grocers in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)

Grocery deals: The Tribune food team’s favorite money-saving markdowns at Chicagoland stores

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FILE - Police in Riot gear stand guard as demonstrators chant slogans outside the Columbia University campus, Thursday, April 18, 2024, in New York. U.S. colleges and universities are preparing for end-of-year commencement ceremonies with a unique challenge: providing safety for graduates while honoring the free speech rights of students involved in protests over the Israel-Hamas war. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
Police in riot gear stand guard as demonstrators chant slogans outside the Columbia University campus, April 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Biden tries to navigate the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling college campuses

The protests at Columbia University in New York and other campuses have captured global media attention and resurfaced questions about Biden’s lagging support from young voters. Read more here.

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