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Chicago City Council Greenlights $750M Fire Stadium Project

9/26/2025

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The Chicago City Council approved a 22,000-seat Chicago Fire stadium on The 78 site, a $750 million project for the 2028 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
The council backed LaSalle Street Reimagined apartments, while critics cited concerns about community involvement.
Mayor Brandon Johnson advances LaSalle Street revitalization, including 400-unit Clark Adams Building and 386-unit Field Building.

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Story summary

The Chicago City Council approved a 22,000-seat Chicago Fire stadium on The 78 site, a $750 million project for the 2028 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
The council backed LaSalle Street Reimagined apartments, while critics cited concerns about community involvement.
Mayor Brandon Johnson advances LaSalle Street revitalization, including 400-unit Clark Adams Building and 386-unit Field Building.