A group of activists criticized the Bears' plans for a new lakefront stadium, claiming it would tarnish the lakefront and increase inequity in the city.

A coalition of public groups joined forces Wednesday to oppose a new Chicago Bears stadium on the lakefront, saying the billions of dollars at stake would be better used for things like affordable housing,

The defense against a new Bears stadium on Chicago’s lakefront just got a bit stronger. Twenty more local groups are joining Friends of the Park, voicing similar concerns and suggesting other ways that money could be spent.

Good afternoon, Chicago. A coalition of community groups has come together to oppose the Chicago Bears’ plans for a new lakefront stadium. The gathering is led by Friends of the Parks, the nonprofit group that waged a successful fight against the plans of “Star Wars” creator George Lucas for a museum on the same site.

Friends of the Parks and their allies have formed a coalition to oppose the Chicago Bears’ proposal to build a new stadium along the lakefront, citing the potential cost to taxpayers and the

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren continued to push for public financing despite ongoing skepticism from state officials.