Chicago mayor makes stunning admission about attending Bears game while trying to keep team in city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has openly discussed his frustrations with traffic after attending a Bears game. He admitted to leaving early to avoid congestion, only to miss a comeback victory by the team. The Bears are currently considering relocating to Arlington Heights or Hammond for a new stadium.
- ▪Brandon Johnson expressed his dislike for the traffic situation at Soldier Field.
- ▪He left a Bears game early to beat the traffic, missing a comeback win.
- ▪The Bears have indicated they may leave Chicago for a new stadium in Arlington Heights or Hammond.
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OutKick-Sports Chicago mayor makes stunning admission about attending Bears game while trying to keep team in city Brandon Johnson's admission comes as the Bears consider Arlington Heights and Hammond for a new stadium By Ryan Morik OutKick Published June 4, 2026 4:54pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for June 3 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is not a fan of waiting hours to get home from a day out at Soldier Field.
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