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

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.

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,