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

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 affordable housing, health care and improved neighborhood parks.

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.

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.