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Former Gov. Pat Quinn Wants To Protect Soldier Field's Name Amid Talk Of Renovations

Quinn is urging a citywide referendum to protect the name of Soldier Field, which was built as a war memorial.

The former governor is looking to prevent selling the naming rights to the stadium.
The former governor is looking to prevent selling the naming rights to the stadium. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — It's the iconic stadium on the lakefront. Now there's a push to make sure it's always known as Soldier Field, even as Mayor Lori Lightfoot pitches possible makeover plans to keep the Chicago Bears from building a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn is urging a citywide referendum to protect the name of Soldier Field, which was built as a war memorial, and to prevent selling the naming rights to the stadium.

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