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Chicago Approves $650M Stadium, Boosts Firefighter Pay and Diversity

10/9/2025

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Chicago City Council approved a $650 million Chicago Fire FC stadium in The 78, opening in 2028.
The stadium seats 22,000 and is designed by Gensler, blending modern amenities with Chicago heritage.
A six-year contract for Chicago firefighters includes ~3% raises, $185 million retroactive pay, a $2,500 signing bonus, and recruits from socio-economically disadvantaged areas to improve diversity, replacing affirmative-action references.

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Story summary

Chicago City Council approved a $650 million Chicago Fire FC stadium in The 78, opening in 2028.
The stadium seats 22,000 and is designed by Gensler, blending modern amenities with Chicago heritage.
A six-year contract for Chicago firefighters includes ~3% raises, $185 million retroactive pay, a $2,500 signing bonus, and recruits from socio-economically disadvantaged areas to improve diversity, replacing affirmative-action references.