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  • A look back at Arlington Heights’ Earl Campbell clash before playing No. 1 Aledo

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    Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James holds up the trophy after the Class 5A Division I area-round playoff win against Lubbock Monterey on Nov. 20 at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene.

    Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James holds up the trophy after the Class 5A Division I area-round playoff win against Lubbock Monterey on Nov. 20 at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene.


    Bob Booth

    Special to the Star-Telegram

    Fort Worth Arlington Heights has a massive challenge ahead — the Yellow Jackets will face No. 1 Aledo at 1 p.m. Friday at Crowley ISD Stadium in the Class 5A Division I regional round.

    It’s been a historic season for Heights, as the program hasn’t made it to the third round of the UIL playoffs in nearly 52 years. The Jackets also made history for Fort Worth ISD, becoming the first to represent the district in the third round of the UIL’s second-largest classification since O.D. Wyatt in 2000.

    The Star-Telegram archives contain a look at Heights’ 1973 season:

    Mike Renfro, Arlington Heights face Earl Campbell

    In 1973, the last time Arlington Heights made it past the second round, the Yellow Jackets clashed with Tyler High (then called John Tyler High) in a star-studded Class 4A affair.

    Earl Campbell, who would go on to win the Heisman Trophy at Texas and rush for 9,407 yards in the NFL en route to a Hall of Fame career with the Houston Oilers, led John Tyler.

    Entering the game, he averaged 6.7 yards per carry, and then-Heights coach Merlin Priddy provided some spot-on analysis, saying Campbell was one of the finest high school running backs you would see.

    Mike Renfro, who would eventually become Campbell’s teammate on the Oilers and tally 4,708 yards in the NFL, led Heights’ squad.

    His brother, Mark Renfro, was also a key contributor and moved on to be a four-year letter winner at TCU.

    Jim Shofner, a North Side alum who was hired as head coach of TCU ahead of the game, attended the game at Farrington Field to scout both Earl Campbell and Mike Renfro.

    Heights was outmatched by John Tyler as Campbell rushed for 183 yards and four TDs on 18 carries in a 34-12 win. The Lions advanced to take down Arlington Sam Houston in the state semifinals and toppled Austin Reagan to win the state championship.

    Linebackers Tim and Steve Campbell, twin brothers and eventual athletes at the University of Texas, led the Lion defense.

    Before its matchup against John Tyler, Heights took down Dallas Spruce, giving Fort Worth its first victory in a regional playoff since 1964 — back then, that was the second round of the Texas high school football playoffs. That game drew a crowd of over 10,000 to Farrington Field.

    Fast forward to the present

    Heights’ 2025 regional round clash is also star-studded. Running back Carson James is averaging 9.4 yards per carry, well surpassing Earl Campbell’s mark.

    And similar to 1973, Heights’ upcoming game at Crowley ISD Stadium is a family affair. The Yellow Jackets are led by head coach Curtis James, the father of Carson James, Caynan James and Carter James.

    Junior Carter James, twin brother of Carson, has 80 total tackles and 30 tackles for a loss. Carter James also has a team-high 11 sacks with two forced fumbles and two recoveries.

    Senior Caynan James, a UTEP pledge, has 90 total tackles and 25.5 for a loss with 8.5 sacks. He also has a fumble recovery and a blocked punt.

    Another player with bundles of potential for Heights is TJ Johnson, a BYU pledge. He plays both sides of the ball as an all-around, versatile athlete. He has seven interceptions and a team-high 413 receiving yards.

    The orchestrator of the Heights’ offense is sophomore quarterback Carmelo Carter, who complements Carson James with an elite rushing ability of his own. In the area round against San Angelo Central, he rushed for 184 yards and five touchdowns, bringing his season total to 966 rushing yards.

    The Bearcats, a state power with a UIL record of 12 state championships, have plenty of star power.

    Wide receiver Kaydon Finley, a four-star Notre Dame pledge, is at the top of that list. Finley, a 2024 Star-Telegram All-Area First Team selection, is averaging 97.4 receiving yards per game.

    Aledo football hasn’t gone back-to-back seasons without a state championship since the 2008 season.

    “We’re not going to have that many chances, so when you get there, you have to give it everything you have,” Curtis James said. “And you never know what happens. … We know that they are human, and they are kids like we are. They just have a really, really good program.”

    Carson James said that even though Aledo has a great team, he knows that Heights has the potential to overcome any challenge. He said that with courage and confidence, his team can put together a strong performance.

    The last time Aledo played Arlington Heights was in the 2021 season — the Bearcats won that game 64-0. Before that, they matched up in 2013, with Aledo taking an 84-7 victory.

    Charles Baggarly

    Fort Worth Star-Telegram

    Charles Baggarly is a high school sports editor and reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He graduated from TCU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as TCU 360’s sports editor. Connect with Charles on Twitter or via email.

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  • Widespread power outage temporarily impacts more than 30,000 LADWP customers across L.A.

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    More than 30,000 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers temporarily lost power Saturday after a widespread outage affected several parts of the city, according to the utility.

    The power loss occurred at about 12:55 p.m., impacting customers in Koreatown, Arlington Heights, Leimert Park, Palms and adjacent areas, an LADWP spokesperson said. LADWP began working on the issue at 1:30 p.m., and as of 4 p.m. power had been fully restored to all areas.

    The cause of the power outage remains under investigation.

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  • What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field to suburban Arlington Heights

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    The Chicago Bears embarked on a new era in February 2023 with the purchase of a site in Arlington Heights where the team hopes to build a new enclosed stadium with a massive entertainment and residential development.

    In April 2024, the team laid out elaborate plans for a new publicly owned domed stadium, but now, the storied NFL franchise’s sights are focused on the northwest suburbs.

    Here’s what to know about the long road to a new stadium.

    News from Springfield

    State Sen. Kam Buckner listens as the Bears announce their plans to build a new domed stadium April 24, 2024, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

    One of the Illinois legislature’s biggest opponents of the Bears’ plan to relocate outside the city introduced legislation on Oct. 14, 2025, that could stall or hinder the team’s efforts, but significant questions remain about whether the bill will garner enough support or when it might be voted on.

    The legislation from state Rep. Kam Buckner of Chicago — a former University of Illinois football player who represents the district where Soldier Field is located — calls for greater transparency around stadium deals in Illinois and could require the team to dig deeper into its pockets. It remains silent, however, about major financial issues, including whether the franchise would have to pay off outstanding debt for the 2003 Soldier Field renovation, a point some opponents of the team’s move have said is a bare minimum for their support. In an interview with the Tribune at the state Capitol after introducing the legislation, Buckner said the bill was a starting point.

    The latest development

    The Bears released an economic impact report that included architectural renderings of the proposed stadium in Arlington Heights on Sept. 30, 2025. (MANICA Architecture)
    The Bears released an economic impact report that included architectural renderings of the proposed stadium in Arlington Heights on Sept. 30, 2025. (MANICA Architecture)

    Construction of a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights would generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity, but would also require substantial taxpayer support for infrastructure, according to team projections released on Sept. 30.

    Infrastructure such as entrance and exit ramps from near Route 53 and changes to the adjacent Metra train line would cost $855 million in public funds, the team’s consultant estimated in its report. The report attempts to assuage concerns about the price tag by pointing to gross state tax revenues of almost $1.3 billion over 40 years, according to projections from HR&A Advisors, Inc.

    Kevin Warren all but shuts the door on the Bears staying in Chicago

    Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren looks around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
    Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren looks around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London before the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

    The Bears all but slammed the door on building an enclosed stadium in the city, with team president Kevin Warren writing in a letter to fans on Sept. 8 that the team’s “future home” is in Arlington Heights.

    “Moving outside of the city of Chicago is not a decision we reached easily,” Warren said. “This project does not represent us leaving, it represents us expanding. The Bears draw fans from all over Illinois, and over 50 percent of our season-ticket holders live within 25 miles of the Arlington Heights site.”

    Warren made it clear the team is committed to building a stadium, saying “this is the year” to finalize plans so the team could bid to host a Super Bowl “as soon as 2031.” He said the stadium would “require zero state money for construction,” but the team would need the legislature to pass a bill in October to start construction this year.

    Arlington Park’s rebirth

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The former Arlington International Racecourse is seen at sunrise on May 23, 2025, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

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One week before his inauguration as the new mayor of Arlington Heights, Jim Tinaglia walked through the downtown streets he’s called home for more than 50 years. What was once a “sleepy little town,” as he described it, has become a bustling community, a place Tinaglia has had a hand in building, himself, through his work as an architect.

He’d built “at least a dozen” places here over the past 35 years.

If there’d been a constant amid all the growth in one of Chicago’s largest suburbs it was probably the horse racing track a little ways northwest of downtown, the one now locked away and waiting for new life. For decades, Arlington Park had been a deeply-ingrained part of the culture here, and a source of pride.

Incoming mayor Jim Tinaglia in downtown Arlington Heights on April 28, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
Incoming mayor Jim Tinaglia in downtown Arlington Heights on April 28, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

“Our identity,” Tinaglia said of the track. “For 100 years.”

Now it will be his mission to lead Arlington Park’s rebirth — to complete the long, winding journey of bringing the Bears to Arlington Heights. It’s a large part of why he ran for mayor, and also why he believes he was elected: to finish a deal that has proven elusive since a rush of early momentum, and to help convince Bears leadership, once and for all, that they should move from Chicago to the northwest suburbs.

A domed stadium on the Chicago lakefront?

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An artist’s rendering of a new state-of-the-art enclosed stadium with open space access to the lakefront was released by the Chicago Bears on April 24, 2024. (Manica)

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Warren envisions a stadium just south of the Bears’ current home at Soldier Field, on the site of what is now a parking lot. The facility would seat about 65,000 for football, with standing room up to 70,000, and a capacity of 77,000 for basketball.

Unlike Soldier Field, it could hold events year-round, including concerts, soccer, college basketball playoffs, or, once in a great while, the Super Bowl.

Soldier Field would be torn down, but its colonnades would be saved and 14 acres of athletic fields and open space added in between and to the north of the colonnades, for use by local sports teams, graduations and other events. If approved this year, the stadium would open in 2028.

The Bears say they would pay $2 billion, a huge private investment, plus $300 million requested from the NFL. The rest of the $3.2 billion cost of the stadium alone would be paid with $900 million from the state. The team said another $325 million would be needed for infrastructure, including improved road access and utilities as part of up to $1.5 billion for full build-out with extras like a hotel.

The public money would be borrowed through bonds issued by the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, or ISFA, which previously financed construction of Guaranteed Rate Field, where the White Sox play, and the 2003 renovation of Soldier Field. The bonds are to be repaid over 40 years by the city’s 2% hotel tax.

“I remain skeptical about this proposal, and I wonder whether it’s a good deal for the taxpayers,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. “There are a lot of priorities that the state has, and I’m not sure that this is among the highest priorities for taxpayers.”

Friends of the Parks, a not-for-profit group that advocates for the city’s Lakefront Protection ordinance, which limits the lakefront to public use, criticized the stadium plan as rushed and not transparent, comparing it in a statement to other faltering mega-developments like The 78 and Lincoln Yards.

Could Indiana be an option?

The Indiana legislature moved a bill aimed at attracting the Bears to Northwest Indiana just yards from the end zone, with final approval by the Senate on April 9.

House Bill 1292, authored by Rep. Earl Harris, D-East Chicago, would establish a Northwest Indiana professional development commission and a professional sports development fund. The commission would be tasked with exploring and implementing strategies to attract one or more sports franchises to Northwest Indiana, Harris said.

The bill passed the Senate 46-2.

“The Bears are the big boy, so that has received the most attention,” Harris said. “Honestly, I would love it if the Bears moved their location over to Northwest Indiana, but we are open to any sport.”

What about another site in Chicago?

The former Michael Reese Hospital site, between a truck marshaling yard and Prairie Shores apartments on April 26, 2023. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
The former Michael Reese Hospital site, between a truck marshaling yard and Prairie Shores apartments on April 26, 2023. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Bears are reconsidering the former Michael Reese Hospital site as a potential location for a new stadium, a source said, but the team remains focused on the lakefront.

The team is open to any alternative that would work, but officials have said previously that the former hospital site was unworkable because it’s next to Metra train tracks that pose a security risk. The 49-acre site is limited because it’s long and skinny, sandwiched between the tracks and DuSable Lake Shore Drive on the east, apartments on the west, 31st Street on the south and the Stevenson Expressway to the north.

The advantage of the site is that it’s mostly open land, not far from the Loop and the lake, and next to McCormick Place Convention Center. It would also avoid a legal fight over the Bears’ proposal to build a $3.2 billion roofed stadium on the lake to replace the team’s current home in Soldier Field.

Other options in Illinois

Other cities and municipalities around Illinois have previously expressed interest in talking to the Bears about a future stadium.

Naperville

Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli wants to develop underused properties along the Interstate 88 tollway, where the former BP Amoco site would be more than big enough at 187 acres.

Waukegan

Waukegan Mayor Ann Taylor said several locations have the space for a stadium and entertainment area with access to Interstate 94, U.S. Route 41 and public transportation. The Bears already train in Lake Forest, nine miles south of Waukegan.

Aurora

In a letter from Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin to the Bears, he touts Aurora’s history, location and track record of getting developments done. The letter comes on the heels of President/CEO Kevin Warren saying recently that the Bears are “in a position to start exploring other places and opportunities and no longer considers Arlington Heights as a singular focus.”

Rockford

State Rep. Dave Vella, a Democrat from Rockford, told the Tribune he’d like his city to have a chance at bringing the Bears there. While acknowledging that Rockford is 90 miles from Chicago, he touted Rockford’s transportation development and how that could be used at Bears fans’ convenience.

Richton Park

Richton Park Mayor Rick Reinbold touted large expanses of available land and the south suburb’s proximity to highways and the Metra Electric Line: “Allow me to interest you in greenfield opportunities awaiting the Bears in Richton Park!”

Country Club Hills

Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon is encouraging the football team to consider Country Club Hills, throwing what her office described as a “Hail Mary pass” to encourage the team to consider the south suburb. “We’re taking our shot in the dark here,” Country Club Hills Mayor James Ford said.

What would happen to Soldier Field without the Bears?

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Soldier Field on the lakefront on March 11, 2024. where the Bears have proposed building a new domed stadium. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

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The divorce is far from a foregone conclusion — the Bears have simply taken the next step, one they’ve been telegraphing for over a year.

If the team leaves Soldier Field, Friends of the Parks Executive Director Juanita Irizarry said she hopes the stadium can host many more concerts each year, easing the increasingly controversial burden on neighborhood parks for big musical events such as Riot Fest in Douglass Park and the recently announced Re:SET festival in Riis Park.

What’s the history of the team in Chicago?

While the Bears have called Soldier Field home since 1971, the team has discussed or proposed playing its games elsewhere throughout much of the last 50 years.

Wrigley Field served as the original home venue for the team when it moved to Chicago in 1921 and remained there through 1970. The team won nearly 70% of its home games during that span.

But the Bears were forced to find a new home after the American Football League merged with the National Football League and required stadiums to seat at least 50,000 fans. The team played its last game at Wrigley Field on Dec. 13, 1970, beating the Packers 35-17.

Why Arlington Heights?

Arlington Park International Racecourse on Oct. 6, 2021, in Arlington Heights. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race.
Arlington Park International Racecourse on Oct. 6, 2021, in Arlington Heights. The Chicago Bears have signed a purchase agreement for Arlington International Racecourse, the near-century-old facility that likely hosted its final horse race.

If the Bears dare to dream big about a new stadium in Arlington Heights, they can find inspiration in SoFi Stadium, the new star attraction of the NFL.

The league’s largest and most expensive arena and the site of the Super Bowl, SoFi, just outside Los Angeles, is overwhelming fans with its sweeping curves and epic scale. The stadium and its development highlight certain parallels to the Bears’ proposal to buy and redevelop Arlington International Racecourse. Both reflect desires to leave century-old stadiums and home cities for vast sites that allow for planned enclaves of surrounding restaurants, hotels, offices, stores and homes.

What are fans saying?

Fans settle into their seats prior to the start of a game between the Bears and Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.
Fans settle into their seats prior to the start of a game between the Bears and Lions at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021.

Some fans expressed a draft day-like optimism that better days are ahead. They dreamed openly of shorter concessions, easier parking, better tailgating opportunities and a domed stadium that protected them from biting winter winds.

“I’ve been to multiple stadiums in the NFL and Soldier Field does not compete with any of them,” Bears season ticket holder Neal Shah of Wheaton said. “On game days, the television crews show an aerial view of the stadium, which is beautiful, but the logistics are terrible.”

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  • Clarity Clinic Expands PHP/IOP Mental Health Services to Arlington Heights, Bringing Specialized Care to the Northwest Suburbs

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    New Adult and Adolescent Programs Launching in May and June to Improve Access to Structured Mental Health Support


    ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., May 6, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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    Clarity Clinic, a leading provider of mental health services in Illinois, is expanding its Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs to its Arlington Heights location to better serve individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mood-related disorders in the northwest suburbs. With the addition of these programs, Clarity Clinic is making structured, evidence-based mental health treatment more accessible to both adults and adolescents.

    Starting May 5, Clarity Clinic Arlington Heights will open its Adult PHP & IOP program for individuals ages 18 and older, offering evening sessions to accommodate work and school schedules. On June 2, the clinic will launch its Adolescent PHP program, serving teens ages 13 to 17 with a specialized level of care tailored to their unique needs.

    “The launch of our PHP and IOP programs in Arlington Heights is part of our commitment to meet people where they are – physically and emotionally,” said Dr. Stacy Lott, COO of Clarity Clinic. “We’re proud to bring high-quality mental health services closer to home for individuals and families in the northwest suburbs.”

    Comprehensive, Structured Care for Teens and Adults

    Clarity Clinic’s PHP and IOP programs are ideal for patients who need more intensive support than weekly therapy but do not require inpatient hospitalization.

    These programs use a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach, including:

    • Group therapy focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and symptom management

    • Individual therapy personalized to each patient’s needs

    • Family therapy to support communication and long-term recovery

    • Flexible scheduling that allows patients to continue attending school or working

    With small group sizes – PHP capped at 8-10 participants and IOP at 12 – patients receive individualized attention from a highly skilled clinical team.

    Arlington Heights Program Details:

    The adolescent program runs during school hours and may require families to coordinate academic accommodations. A strong focus on family therapy helps parents and guardians support their teen’s mental health journey through improved communication and ongoing involvement.

    Why Clarity Clinic for PHP/IOP?

    • Smaller group sizes for more personalized care

    • Full continuum of care including psychiatry, therapy, and TMS (ages 18+) – all in one place

    • In-person and virtual options for greater flexibility

    • New groups and schedules added regularly to meet evolving needs

    Accessible, In-Network Care for Illinois Residents

    Clarity Clinic’s PHP and IOP programs are in-network with major insurance plans, including:

    Select HMO plans from BCBS and Cigna are also accepted with referral and prior authorization. Self-pay options are available.

    Virtual IOP options remain available for patients across Illinois who prefer remote care.

    Inquire here or refer a patient here.

    Clarity Clinic Arlington Heights

    2101 S. Arlington Heights Rd,
    Suite #116 & Suite #185
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005

    Phone: (847) 666-5339 – follow the PHP/IOP prompts

    Email: HLOC-Arlington-Heights@claritychi.com

    Source: Clarity Clinic

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