Hammond Says 3 Bears Stadium Sites Draw 2 Other Pro Teams to Northwest Indiana
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Updated · NBC Chicago · Jun 9
Hammond Says 3 Bears Stadium Sites Draw 2 Other Pro Teams to Northwest Indiana
3 articles · Updated · NBC Chicago · Jun 9
Summary
Three Hammond sites are under consideration for a Chicago Bears stadium, Mayor Tom McDermott said, adding he expects the team to pick a location within weeks so construction can start this summer.
At least 300 acres would be needed for the broader project, with the stadium itself taking 60 to 110 acres; McDermott said businesses could face eminent domain but no homes would be affected.
Two other professional sports teams have also expressed interest in relocating to Northwest Indiana, local tourism officials said, citing Indiana's willingness to offer business-friendly incentives.
The proposed development is described as a multibillion-dollar district that could transform the area around Hammond, even as Illinois still has a narrow chance to keep the Bears through a special session.