NFL – Southport Corridor News and Events

Stay or Go? Mayor Lori Lightfoot No Longer Laughing Off Chicago Bears’ Interest In Arlington Park Site

The McCaskey family’s exploration of a possible NFL stadium site in the suburbs has gotten the attention of Chicago’s mayor.

Lori Lightfoot, who originally laughed at the threat of the Bears relocating from Soldier Field, told the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board that the city is evaluating ways it can make the 97-year-old stadium more acceptable over the long term.

Report: NFL Proposes Making COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory for All Players

Report: NFL proposes COVID-19 vaccine mandate for players, NFLPA balks originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

On Thursday the NFL reportedly proposed making coronavirus vaccinations mandatory for all players as it attempts to curb the spread of the virus ahead of the start of the regular season. The NFLPA, however, did not agree to the request, according to the league.