Chicago Fire Break Ground on New $750M Stadium Site Amid Gentrification Concerns

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Original Load Date March 3, 2026, 8:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 3, 2026, 8:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/03/chicago-fire-break-ground-new-750m-stadium-site-amid-gentrification-concerns

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The Chicago Fire broke ground on a new stadium development site Tuesday at The 78 in Chicago’s 3rd Ward. The stadium is expected to open before the 2028 Major League Soccer season following a [ $750 million private investment ][1] from the club’s owner, Joe Mansueto. “Our vision for the Fire is to ...