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following the end of the team's lease in 2029. In addition to the stadium, the plan calls for retail, offices, and housing.
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Roeder, David; Spielman, Fran; Novak, Tim (January 17, 2024).
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214:South Branch of the Chicago River
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435:"RIP, Rezkoville. Hello, the 78"
279:Barack Obama Presidential Center
156:Map of The 78 highlighted in red
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591:United States Geological Survey
485:Byrne, John (April 10, 2019).
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