| Good afternoon, Chicago. The Chicago Bears are shifting their focus to a new stadium in Arlington Heights, a project that would depend on state
legislation allowing for negotiated financing of large-scale development projects. “Over the last few
months, we have made significant progress with the leaders in Arlington Heights, and look forward to continuing to work with state and local leaders on making a transformative economic development project for the region a reality,” the team said in a statement to the Tribune on Friday. Here’s what to know about the Bears’ new era since the team purchased the Arlington Heights site in 2023. And here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History news Cardinal Blase Cupich, center left, walks with the Rev. Michael Pfleger outside St. Sabina Church in Chicago on May 14, 2025. The
cardinal recently returned from the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV and visited the church as it celebrated the 50th anniversary of Pfleger’s ordination. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune) The Chicago-born priest has been a fixture at the predominantly Black St. Sabina Church — and in the Auburn Gresham community — since being assigned to the parish more than 40 years ago. More top news stories: business Rosetta Polk walks up to the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, in Dolton. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Homer Glen-based home rehabber Pawel Radzik paid $66,000 last year for the modest, three-bedroom ranch-style brick house on 141st Place. More top business stories: sports Kasparas Jakucionis talks to media at the NBA draft combine, May 14, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) For many prospects, combine week can be a reminder of the work left to do before they can become truly competitive NBA players. Kasparas Jakučionis was no exception. More top sports stories: eat. watch. do. Beyoncé performs at Soldier Field in Chicago as part of her “Cowboy Carter Tour” on May 15, 2025. (Bob Gendron/for the Chicago Tribune) Turns out one thing remains outside of Beyoncé‘s superhuman control: The weather. Threats of severe storms that failed to fully materialize in the South Loop, apart from wind and rain, delayed the start of the first of the megastar’s three-night residency Thursday at Soldier Field. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: nation & world Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol, May 6, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey Jr.) In a massive setback, House Republicans failed to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as a handful of conservatives joined all Democrats in a stunning vote against it. More top stories from around the world: | 
